Alerts | Physical attack by state armed forces/military

BBC film crew comes under fire in Donbass

Date:
Number of cases:
Regions/Countries:
Alert types:

On 7 June 2022, a BBC film crew with journalist Orla Guerin came under fire in Ukraine’s Donbass region. Guerin said soldiers told her a cluster bomb had fallen less than 1.5 km from where they were. The film crew hid in an armored car when Russian force opened fire. The soldiers reportedly also hid in a shelter. No one was harmed in the incident.

Join the fight for press freedom

Become an IPI member. For over 75 years, the IPI global network has brought together journalists from around the world who share a commitment to media freedom. Learn how you can join our community of solidarity and professional exchange, all while supporting IPI’s mission.

Become a member

Support our work. IPI is at the forefront of the fight to protect media freedom. By donating to our work, you help ensure journalists can do their jobs freely and safeguard everyone’s right to information.

Support IPI

Latest