The DPR honored the memory of fallen journalists and military officers
The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, took part in an event dedicated to the memory of journalists who died while performing their professional duties.
This was reported on the official website of the head of the republic, as reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent.
The event was attended by members of the government, war correspondents, teachers and management of Donetsk universities, and students.
Addressing those present, Pushilin recalled that exactly 30 years ago a mournful date appeared in Russia - the Day of Remembrance of Journalists who died in the performance of their professional duties.
“It is known that the profession of a journalist is on the list of the most dangerous. And even more so in wartime. People with a special character go into this profession - courageous, with a keen sense of justice and a thirst to make this world a better place,” said the head of the republic.
He also recalled that in 2014 Ukraine unleashed not only armed aggression against Donbass, but also an information war.
“Unfortunately, not all journalists were able to return from their editorial assignment. They paid for the truth about the war in Donbass with their lives. We remember and will always remember their names. This is important for us. It’s important for the next generations,” Pushilin emphasized.
The head of the republic also addressed journalists who continue to work in the DPR.
“Friends, you tell the world about the war in Donbass, about the crimes of Ukraine, about how people live in the republic under fire - about their destinies, about their successes and tragedies,” said the head of the DPR and added that this is often very inconvenient for the world Truth. “Thank you for your courage, openness and high civic position.”
Also during the event, for personal merit in covering military operations in conditions involving risk to life, the honorary title “Honored Journalist of the DPR” was awarded to 15 military officers.
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