Reuters journalist killed in Kramatorsk missile strike
Reuters journalist killed, two injured in Ukraine missile attack
Ryan Evans, a member of the Reuters team covering the conflict in Ukraine, was killed and two other journalists from the agency were injured in a missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. Evans, who served as a safety adviser, was killed after a missile hit the Hotel Sapphire where he was staying with a six-person team on Saturday. Two journalists are receiving hospital treatment, with one sustaining serious injuries.
Reuters is urgently seeking more information about the attack, working with Kramatorsk authorities to support their colleagues and families. Evans, a former British soldier, joined Reuters in 2022 to advise on safety across various global events, including in Ukraine, Israel, and at the Paris Olympics. He was 38.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and loved ones. Ryan has supported many of our journalists worldwide; his absence will be deeply felt,” Reuters stated. The three remaining members of the Reuters team at the hotel during the strike are safe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed a Russian Iskander missile, capable of striking up to 500 km (310 miles), hit the hotel. In his Sunday evening address, Zelenskiy described the strike as “absolutely purposeful” and expressed condolences to the bereaved.
The Russian Defence Ministry did not comment. Reuters could not independently verify whether Russia fired the missile or if the strike was intentional. The Donetsk regional prosecutor’s office reported on Telegram a British citizen’s body was found in the hotel’s rubble. The missile strike occurred at 10:35 p.m. local time (1935 GMT) on Saturday, with an investigation into the incident underway.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Associated Press reports that Russia has increased its military presence in separatist-held regions of eastern Ukraine, with President Putin visiting the areas to boost morale and reaffirm support.(read more)
- The Independent reports on Ukraine’s drone missile, Palianytsia, and its use in a successful strike on a Russian target, while President Zelensky describes Putin as a “sick old man from Red Square” and Russia sends more artillery to the Kursk region.(read more)
- The Daily Beast reports that Ryan Evans, a Reuters safety advisor, was killed in a strike in Ukraine, with two other journalists injured.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to Ryan Evans in Kramatorsk?
Ryan Evans was killed in a missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk.
Who were the other victims in the Kramatorsk hotel strike?
Two Reuters journalists were injured; one was seriously hurt.
What was Ryan Evans’ role at Reuters?
Ryan Evans was a safety adviser for Reuters.
What is being done to investigate the Kramatorsk hotel strike?
A pre-trial investigation has been opened by the Donetsk prosecutor’s office.
What did President Zelenskiy say about the missile strike?
Zelenskiy said the hotel strike was ‘purposeful’ and blamed a Russian Iskander missile.
