Arsen Chepurny - Justice for Journalists

Arsen Chepurny

Affiliated media: Online media Chas Chernihivsky, Journalist

Incident date: August 19, 2023

Attack type:

  • Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: от военных

Source: National Union of Journalists of Ukraine

Location: Ukraine, Chernihiv Oblast, Chernihiv

Additional information:

The journalist was injured when a Russian missile exploded and attacked the city center and the Drama Theatre, where a drone exhibition was being held. Fortunately, the injuries were non-fatal. Shards of glass damaged his arm, and the journalist also slightly injured his leg when he ran for cover after the arrival.

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