Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, News outlet

Incident date: August 28, 2025

Attack type:

Damage to / seizure of residence / work premises

Who attacked: от военных

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

As a result of a Russian airstrike on the night of August 28, the Kyiv bureau of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was damaged. Windows were blown out in part of the newsroom, and some equipment was damaged. No casualties were reported.

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