A new report details the horrific torture and murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, 27, highlighting significant human rights abuses by Russian forces. Captured while covering the detention and torture of Ukrainians in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Roshchyna’s body showed severe signs of trauma, including abrasions, hemorrhages, a broken rib, neck injuries, and possible electric shock marks. Yuriy Belousov from Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s office indicated that her body had undergone a prior autopsy, suggesting attempts to conceal the circumstances of her death.
Roshchyna reported for several independent outlets, including Ukrainska Pravda, and was recognized for her courageous coverage in occupied territories since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. Her disappearance was confirmed by Russia’s Defense Ministry in April 2024, stating she died on September 19 during a transfer. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned her death, asserting responsibility lies with Russia, while Ukrainian officials reported thousands of citizens are held without charges or legal representation. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy emphasized the need for international attention on the issue of civilian hostages taken by Russia.
In response to the report, former President Donald Trump commented on the conflict, expressing his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to resolve the war, despite the ongoing violence, which included drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities like Kharkiv and Dnipro, resulting in casualties. The tragic fate of Roshchyna underscores the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones and calls for urgent global action against such atrocities.
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