War correspondents in Ukraine take several risks when reporting close to the front lines. Talk to Anastasia Yelsukova, journalist for the pro-Russian side Readovka, who was injured in the knee by shrapnel.
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In videos broadcast on Telegram channels, we see the woman filming herself in Soledar, which has just been captured by the Wagner paramilitary group. This was announced by the Russian Defense Ministry less than a week ago.
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Yelsukova wanted to film Wagner’s advance into Soledar, which was completely devastated by the fighting.
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After a while, the correspondent is heard screaming in pain after being injured by shrapnel on the ground.
According to The Telegraph, the woman received necessary first aid from members of the Wagner militia.
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She was reportedly evacuated by helicopter to have knee surgery. We are not afraid for our lives.
The platform for which the journalist worked responded to the incident with a press release.
“We think she’ll be back on the front lines soon and making more great stories. She is a woman who is not afraid,” we can read.
The exact date of the accident was not confirmed by The Telegraph.
Northeast of Bakhmout, the city of Soledar is still the scene of heavy fighting. Ukrainian forces try to repel the enemy and inflict casualties on them.
As for Bakhmout, Ukrainians still control the city, including the city center. The majority of the approximately 70,000 residents had to flee the area.