August 23, 2024 - Italy, Rome

Polish journalist Monika Andruszewska was injured in a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk’s Hotel Sapphire, which killed Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans and injured 2 other journalists.

This marks the 8th woman journalist injured by Russian attacks on Ukraine in 2024.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns Russia's targeting of civilian structures and demands an immediate investigation. Targeting the press in conflict zones is a war crime.