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    Russian drone kills two Ukrainian journalists, Zelenskiy condemns Russia

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    Posted on October 23, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    A Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk killed two Ukrainian journalists, prompting condemnation from President Zelenskiy and a war crime investigation.

    Table of Contents

    • Details of the Attack and Reactions
    • Identification of the Victims
    • Official Responses and Investigations
    • Zelenskiy's Statement on Media Safety

    Russian Drone Strike Claims Lives of Two Ukrainian Journalists

    Details of the Attack and Reactions

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    Identification of the Victims

    KYIV (Reuters) -Two Ukrainian journalists were killed by a Russian drone in the eastern city of Kramatorsk on Thursday in an attack that was condemned by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and described by Ukraine's human rights ombudsman as a war crime.

    Official Responses and Investigations

    Donetsk region governor Vadym Filashkin identified the journalists as Olena Hubanova and Yevhen Karmazin from Ukraine's state-funded Freedom television channel. The channel, which broadcasts in Russian, confirmed their deaths and said they were in a car at a petrol station at the time of the strike.

    Zelenskiy's Statement on Media Safety

    Filashkin said they were hit by a Lancet, a costly and powerful drone often used against tanks and armoured vehicles. 

    "This tragedy is further evidence of Russia's systemic war crimes against civilians," human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets wrote on Telegram.

    The general prosecutor's office said a colleague of the two journalists had also been wounded and that it had opened a war crime investigation. It posted a photo of a destroyed red car and an image of two flak jackets marked "press" in the boot.

    Zelenskiy said Russia had killed 135 media representatives during its war in Ukraine. He did not say how many of these were journalists.

    "These are not accidents or mistakes, but a deliberate Russian strategy to silence all independent voices reporting about Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine," Zelenskiy wrote on X.  

    Russia did not immediately comment on his or Lubinets' remarks.

    (Reporting by Max Hunder and Yuliia Dysa, Editing by Timothy Heritage and Ed Osmond)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Two Ukrainian journalists killed by Russian drone in Kramatorsk.
    • •President Zelenskiy condemns the attack as a war crime.
    • •Victims identified as Olena Hubanova and Yevhen Karmazin.
    • •Ukraine opens war crime investigation into the incident.
    • •Zelenskiy highlights Russia's strategy to silence media.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russian drone kills two Ukrainian journalists, Zelenskiy condemns Russia

    1What is a war crime?

    A war crime is a serious violation of the laws and customs of war, which can include acts such as targeting civilians, torture, and taking hostages.

    2What is human rights?

    Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death, including the right to life, freedom of speech, and equality.

    3What is a journalist?

    A journalist is a person who collects, writes, and distributes news and information to the public through various media channels, such as newspapers, television, and online platforms.

    4What is a drone?

    A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously, often used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and military operations.

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