MOSCOW, August 8 Investigators will identify all persons involved in the assassination attempt on war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny; the journalist will be awarded a departmental medal, the Russian Investigative Committee reported on its Telegram channel.
The host of the TV channel «Russia 24» earlier reported that Poddubny's car came under fire from the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the border area of the Kursk region, he was seriously injured. Later, the reception of the Kursk regional hospital reported that Poddubny was admitted to them, he is alive. Acting Governor of the Kursk region Alexey Smirnov said that Poddubny regained consciousness, is receiving all the necessary treatment in one of the hospitals in the region.
«Investigators from the Russian Investigative Committee will identify all persons involved in the assassination attempt on war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny. Investigators will take all possible measures to identify and bring to criminal responsibility those involved in the assassination attempt on the journalist,» the Investigative Committee said in a statement. Telegram channel.
It is noted that the correspondent has been on the front lines with Russian servicemen since the first days of the special military operation, «fundamentally and objectively covering the progress of the SVO.»
«Yevgeny Poddubny is a courageous, brave and caring person. His high moral and professional qualities are highly valued by his colleagues and viewers. In numerous reports filled with exclusive facts, Yevgeny records the consequences of the crimes of Ukrainian nationalists against the civilian population. He continues to risk his life, fulfilling his professional duty, and always comes to the aid of those in trouble,» the department added.
Also, on the instructions of the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin, Poddubny will be awarded a departmental medal.
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