Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna dies in Russian detention after capture in east Ukraine.

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna has died in Russian detention, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials. Captured while reporting in occupied east Ukraine, she disappeared in August 2023. A letter from Russia's Defense Ministry in April 2024 acknowledged her detention. Details surrounding her arrest and the conditions of her captivity remain unclear. Rights groups highlight the widespread detention and torture of Ukrainians opposed to Russian rule since the 2022 invasion.

October 10, 2024
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