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Ukrainian camera operator Yevhenii Sakun killed in bombing of Kyiv TV Tower

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Ukrainian camera operator Yevhenii Sakun died during the bombing of the TV tower in Kyiv. Sakun, 49, was a camera operator for the Ukrainian television station LIVE, which had covered the Russian invasion. Sakun was reportedly working along with his colleagues at the time of the attack. His body was identified by his press card. Four other people were killed in the attack.

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