Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Targeting Journalists in Fatal Strike

The Kremlin has accused the Ukrainian military of intentionally targeting Russian journalists in Moscow-controlled eastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of war correspondent Alexander Fedorchak, camera operator Andrei Panov, and driver Alexander Sirkeli. The Ukrainian government has not yet commented on the allegations.

The Kremlin on Tuesday accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately targeting a group of Russian journalists in a deadly strike in Moscow-controlled eastern Ukraine. According to the Russian foreign ministry, the attack resulted in the deaths of Alexander Fedorchak, a war correspondent for Izvestia, as well as Zvezda television channel's camera operator Andrei Panov and driver Alexander Sirkeli.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the victims' families. He said, "The (artillery) fire was targeted. They were deliberately targeted to kill them. The Kyiv regime continues its atrocities against journalists and people who do not have weapons in their hands."

Reuters was unable to independently verify the Russian claims by late Monday. Requests for comments from Ukraine's presidential office and foreign ministry have not received responses yet, as inquiries were made outside of office hours.

(With inputs from agencies.)