A nighttime Russian strike on a hotel in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk has left two journalists wounded, with a third still missing under the rubble, according to local authorities. The strike, which occurred in the Donetsk region, targeted a hotel, also causing damage to a nearby multi-storey building.
Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk regional government, reported on Telegram that the journalists involved are nationals of Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing journalist.
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The two injured journalists are receiving medical treatment for their wounds, while efforts continue to clear the rubble in search of their missing colleague.
In addition to the damage to the hotel, a nearby high-rise building was also affected by the strike.
This incident comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirming the use of a new class of domestically-produced drones in recent attacks on Russian targets.
Key Points:
- Russian Strike in Kramatorsk: A nighttime Russian strike targeted a hotel in Kramatorsk, located in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
- Journalists Affected: Three journalists were impacted by the strike—two were wounded, and one remains missing under the rubble. The journalists are nationals of Ukraine, the USA, and the UK.
- Ongoing Rescue Operations: Local authorities have initiated rescue operations to locate the missing journalist and provide medical treatment to the injured.
- Additional Damage: The strike also caused damage to a nearby multi-storey building.
- Broader Context: The attack occurred amidst escalating tensions in the region, with Ukraine recently deploying a new class of domestically-produced drones against Russian targets.
