Violetta-Anastasia Pedorych - Justice for Journalists

Violetta-Anastasia Pedorych

Affiliated media: France 2, Fixer

Incident date: January 10, 2024

Attack type:

  • Attempted murder

Who attacked: от военных

Source: National Union of Journalists of Ukraine

Location: Ukraine, Kharkiv Oblast, Kharkiv

Additional information:

During a massive rocket attack on Kharkiv, Russian troops once again targeted a hotel where media representatives regularly stay. During this attack, the Ukrainian fixer of the French film crew of the TV channel France 2 was injured. As a result of the attack, Pedorych received injuries to the face (in particular, one wound — near the eye), head, and arm. Concussion is also suspected, so she requires further treatment.

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