Ukraine: Fifth journalist killed in line of duty in one month
Cenzolovka 25.03.2022
The International Press Institute (IPI) today expresses deep sadness over the death of Russian journalist Oksana Baulina, who was tragically killed by Russian shelling in Kyiv while she was carrying out her professional duties. Amid growing attacks on the press in Ukraine, IPI calls on international investigatory bodies to prosecute all targeted attacks on the press as war crimes under international law.
“On behalf of IPI’s global network, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Oksana Baulina’s family, friends and colleagues at The Insider”, IPI Executive Director Barbara Trionfi said: “Her death is a huge loss to all who knew her and to the wider journalistic community in Ukraine, as well as another bitter reminder of the appalling human cost of this war. “As we today pass one month since Russia’s invasion began, we mourn the death of Oksana and the