Russian state TV journalist killed by mine close to Ukraine’s border

Anna Prokofyeva, a journalist for Russia's state-controlled TV Channel One, was killed by a mine in Belgorod Oblast, whereas her cameraman, Dmitry Volkov, was injured, the broadcaster reported on March 26.

"Channel One navy correspondent Anna Prokofyeva died whereas performing her skilled duties," the assertion stated.

Prokofyeva reportedly triggered the mine whereas reporting from the Russian area that has been the location of repeated clashes and cross-border assaults from Ukraine. Channel One claimed the mine was "enemy-laid" however didn’t present additional particulars.

The Kyiv Unbiased couldn’t confirm the claims.

Earlier this week, three workers from Russian state-affiliated media have been killed in occupied Luhansk Oblast whereas on project, a number of Russian information shops reported.

Russia's TV Channel One is a key state propaganda outlet, amplifying Kremlin narratives and disinformation to justify Moscow's insurance policies, together with its full-scale warfare in opposition to Ukraine. The channel repeatedly distorts details, silences dissent, and promotes anti-Western rhetoric.

The incident follows growing hostilities in Belgorod Oblast and neighboring Kursk Oblast, the place Ukrainian forces have performed drone and artillery strikes on Russian navy infrastructure.

Russia has struck Ukraine’s energy sites 8 times since Putin’s claimed pause on March 18, Zelensky’s advisor saysUkraine has recorded eight confirmed hits against its energy facilities by Russian forces since March 18, when the Kremlin claimed to have ordered a pause on such attacks, presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn said on March 25.The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek