A report by Reporters Without Borders highlights that Russia has struck 25 hotels used by journalists near Ukraine's front lines since the war's onset, marking a transition from sporadic attacks to a systematic campaign. The report claims 24 journalists have been injured and one killed in these strikes. The attacks, often justified by Russia as targeting military personnel, have actually targeted locations known for housing journalists. This strategy appears aimed at creating a climate of fear and limiting independent media coverage of the conflict.
Russia has escalated attacks on hotels housing journalists, striking 25 since the war began, indicating a concerted effort to discourage media coverage from the front lines.
These assaults on hotels reflect a broader strategy to instill fear among journalists and limit reporting on the conflict, undermining independent journalism.
Despite Russian claims that hotels house military personnel, investigations show these attacks predominantly target journalists, aiming to suppress independent reporting.
The use of precision munitions demonstrates that these strikes are deliberate, reinforcing that the targeted venues are identified as key to journalistic presence in the conflict.
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