Incident Alla Zhiznevskaya - Justice for Journalists

Alla Zhiznevskaya

Affiliated media: TV channel "ZIK" , Reporter

Incident date: April 2, 2020

Attack type:

Physical attacks and threats to life, liberty and health

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: NSJU

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

Unknown young men attacked the reporter of the national TV channel "ZIK" Alla Zhiznevskaya in the Hydropark during the inspection of the capital parks and sports grounds, which are forbidden to visit during quarantine.

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