Ukraine’s Culture Ministry reported on Nov. 3 that 116 journalists have been killed and 26 remain in captivity since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Eighteen journalists died while performing their professional duties, while others were killed after joining Ukraine’s armed forces.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 135 media workers have been killed. On this Intl. Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we call on the intl. community to hold Russia accountable for killing, torturing & persecuting journalists in occupied territories. pic.twitter.com/w4BqSP9ur9
— Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine (@LithuaniaMFA) November 2, 2025
The Ministry condemned Russia’s violations of international law, citing illegal detentions, torture, and killings of media workers.
Ukraine’s National Committee for Cooperation with UNESCO also denounced cyber harassment, disinformation campaigns, and gender-based online violence targeting journalists.
Recent attacks underscore the ongoing danger — a Russian drone strike on Oct. 23 killed Freedom TV journalist Olena Hramova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin in Kramatorsk.
“When journalists are silenced, we all lose our voice.”
— United Nations (@UN) November 2, 2025
On Sunday’s #EndImpunity Day, @antonioguterres calls for the protection of journalists so they can carry out their essential work safely.https://t.co/o4DO8tbX9Y pic.twitter.com/GkPA2nWrSQ
The Institute of Mass Information has recorded 848 Russian crimes against journalists and media since the war began.
Kyiv has urged global action to end Russia’s persecution of journalists and called for mechanisms to hold offenders accountable.
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