Natalia Medvedeva - Justice for Journalists

Natalia Medvedeva

Affiliated media: Dytynets, Journalist

Incident date: March 30, 2023

Attack type:

  • Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine

Location: Ukraine, Chernihiv Oblast, Chernihiv

Additional information:

Local businessman Serhiy Berestovy started threatening the film crew when they wanted to take a comment from city council deputy Yury Tarasovets, who was in the cafe with him. During the threats, Berestovy also broke the cameraman’s camera.

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