Roman Ivanov - Justice for Journalists

Roman Ivanov

Affiliated media: RusNews, Journalist

Incident date: February 24, 2023

Attack type:

  • Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: OVD-Info

Location: Russia, Moscow Oblast, Korolyov

Additional information:

In Korolyov, Moscow region, unidentified person attacked RusNews journalist Roman Ivanov, who was covering a solitary picket of Veronika Yung, who was standing with a banner «I stand for peace». The attacker hit Ivanov in the face with his fist. Yung had previously been detained. Ivanov was also taken to the police to file a complaint against the attacker.

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