Russian Missile Attack on Ukraine Hotel Injures Reuters Journalists
Sunday, 25 August 2024, 11:29
Russian Missile Assault on Hotel Sapphire
On Saturday night, a Russian missile attack targeted the Hotel Sapphire in Kramatorsk, where a Reuters news team was staying.
One journalist is missing, while two others are hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the assault. According to Reuters, their injuries include blast-related trauma.
Investigation Launched
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office has initiated a pre-trial investigation into the attack, which occurred at approximately 10:35 PM local time. Preliminary reports suggest an Iskander-M ballistic missile was employed.
Responses and Reactions
- Donetsk Oblast governor Vadym Filashkin confirmed that residential buildings were also damaged during the attack.
- The Ukrainian foreign ministry condemned this incident as another instance of Russia's systematic targeting of media personnel.
- Emergency services are actively searching for the missing journalist amid the debris.
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