Russian Drone Kills Two Ukrainian Journalists in Kramatorsk War Crime

Two Ukrainian journalists, Olena Hubanova and Yevhen Karmazin, were killed by a Russian Lancet drone strike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, while documenting the aftermath of a previous attack, with a colleague severely wounded. The strike targeted their car at a petrol station, and both journalists worked for the state-funded FreeDom TV channel, which broadcasts in Russian. Ukrainian authorities have launched a war crime investigation, with human rights officials and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemning the attack as part of Russia's systematic war crimes against civilians and independent media. Hubanova was a decorated war correspondent honored with the Order of Princess Olga and recognized for her courageous reporting from frontline zones. The incident highlights the increasing dangers faced by journalists in the conflict zone, with at least 20 media workers killed since Russia's invasion in 2022. Officials and colleagues mourned the loss, emphasizing the journalists' dedication to telling the truth about the war despite the risks.