International Journalists Visit Starobelsk Following Ukrainian Attack
Over 50 foreign journalists from 19 countries set off to LPR’s Starobelsk — diplomat
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Over 50 foreign journalists from 19 countries have traveled to Starobelsk, in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), to report on the aftermath of a Ukrainian military drone attack on a local college. The attack resulted in 21 fatalities and 42 injuries among students aged 14 to 18 years. Notably, some major outlets like the BBC and CNN declined to send reporters.
- 01The Ukrainian military drone strike occurred on May 22, targeting the Lugansk Pedagogical University’s Vocational College.
- 02Among the journalists are representatives from countries such as the United States, Germany, and China.
- 03The attack left 21 people dead and 42 injured, with many victims being students.
- 04Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Western media for not covering the incident adequately.
- 05Japan's government has prohibited its journalists from visiting the site of the attack.
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On May 24, over 50 foreign journalists from 19 countries set off to Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) to cover the tragic aftermath of a Ukrainian military drone attack on a local college. The attack, which took place on May 22, targeted the Lugansk Pedagogical University’s Vocational College, resulting in 21 fatalities and 42 injuries among students aged between 14 and 18 years. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced the journalists' visit via her Telegram page, highlighting the international interest in the incident. Countries represented include Austria, Brazil, Britain, Germany, and the United States, among others. However, major news outlets like the BBC and CNN have opted not to send reporters. Zakharova also pointed out that Japan has barred its journalists from traveling to the site. This visit comes amid accusations from Western officials at the UN Security Council regarding the incident, which Russia seeks to counter by facilitating media access to the affected area.
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The attack has raised international concern and media scrutiny regarding the conflict in Ukraine, particularly the safety of civilians in conflict zones.
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