Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna Dies in Russian Detention

Kyiv confirms her death, citing evidence of illegal detention and potential war crimes.

Victoria Roshchyna, a 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist, disappeared in August 2022 during a reporting trip to a Russian-occupied area in Ukraine.
Her death was confirmed by Russian authorities in April 2024, but she had been missing for months prior.
Ukrainian officials are investigating her death as a war crime and premeditated murder, suspecting foul play by Russian authorities.
Roshchyna was reportedly held in the notorious Taganrog detention facility, known for its harsh conditions, until her death during a transfer to Moscow.
She is the thirteenth journalist killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, highlighting ongoing concerns for journalists' safety in conflict zones.