Affiliated media: "First Independent" TV channel , Editorial

Incident date: February 26, 2021

Attack type:

• Shutting down a media outlet / blocking an Internet site/ seizure of an entire print run

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Ukrainska Pravda

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

The "First Independent" TV channel was taken off the air under pressure from the authorities. Telecommunications and cable providers, as well as satellite operators, received a notification from the Security Service of Ukraine requiring that they block the channel, despite existing contracts and agreements. The TV channel was recently purchased by a representative of Taras Kozak’s media group, which was subject to sanctions.