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18-04-2025
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Robbery or Russian operation: Ukrainian journalist Makarov reveals details of knife attack
Ukrainian journalist Yurii Makarov, who was attacked and stabbed on 16 April in a residential area in Kyiv, has voiced two possible motives of the perpetrator: either an attempted robbery or a possible operation by Russian special services aimed at demotivating society by attacking a public figure. Source: report by Ukrainian news programme TSN Details: Makarov emphasised that the attack took place on the closed territory of a residential area, which cannot be accessed without an electronic pass. It happened at around 22:30-22:40 when Makarov went out into the courtyard for a walk to gather his thoughts while working on another piece. Quote: "When I saw the blade, my reflexes kicked in, something I had been taught back in university when I was practising in a then-banned karate club. I instinctively deflected the knife and struck that son of a bitch in the head. I don't know if I hit him or not, but my knuckles still hurt." Details: The second strike did injure the journalist, hitting him in the abdomen. As Makarov jokes, the attacker may have tried, in classic Moscow criminal folklore fashion, to stab him between the ribs, but lacked the strength or resolve. Makarov noted that the attacker may have simply wanted to rob him, and when that failed, fled the scene. However, he also considers the Russian special operation theory to be plausible. Quote: "I was already on the 'hit list' along with Arkady Babchenko [a Russian journalist known for his critical stance on the Russian government – ed.] and Yevgeny Kiselyov [a Russian journalist known for his critical reporting on corruption in the Russian government – ed.]. There were about twenty names, and it was no joke. Vitalii Portnikov [a Ukrainian journalist who had to move to Poland after he was warned by trustworthy Russian sources that there were plans to murder him]… So, this might be another special operation aimed at undermining our morale." Details: Unfortunately, Makarov did not remember the attacker's face, as he admits to having poor facial memory. This currently prevents the creation of a facial composite. However, he pointed out that for an ordinary "junkie" looking to mug someone for a fix, the attacker had an unusually good-quality knife, which he threw away while fleeing and which has since been recovered by the police. "If this really is an indirect expression of 'brotherly love' from across the border, then I'm simply filled with a sense of personal significance. And I'm glad, so to speak, to have earned such recognition," Makarov jokes. He was taken to hospital with stab wounds to the anterior abdominal wall and arm, and was in a serious condition due to blood loss. However, journalists reported that doctors now give an optimistic prognosis for Makarov's recovery. Makarov himself hopes that he may be discharged and allowed to go home on Monday 21 April. Background: On 17 April, it was reported that an unidentified individual had attacked Suspilne executive producer Yurii Makarov with a knife. The journalist is currently in hospital. Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that the journalist has already given an initial statement to the police. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the knife attack against Yurii Makarov, saying that one possible motive is Makarov's professional activity, specifically his coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine. Klymenko later added that another possible motive being considered by the investigation is a domestic one. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Politics
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Zelenskyy names possible motive behind today's attack on journalist in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the knife attack against Yurii Makarov, journalist and executive producer of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, saying that one possible motive is Makarov's professional activity, specifically his coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine. Source: Zelenskyy speaking to journalists during a briefing on 17 April, as reported by Suspilne Quote: "Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has just reported to me about the attack on Ukrainian journalist Yurii Makarov. He was stabbed. Thank God, Mr Makarov is alive. Investigators and experts are currently working on the case. One of the versions is that it happened because of his professional activity – his coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine. But I think the Interior Ministry and the police will provide a more detailed explanation." Background: On 17 April, it was reported that an unidentified individual had attacked Suspilne executive producer Yurii Makarov with a knife. The journalist is currently in hospital. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that the journalist has already given an initial statement to the police. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Journalist who was attacked with knife in Kyiv gives initial testimony to police
Law enforcement officers are carrying out the necessary investigative actions to identify the assailant who attacked Yurii Makarov, the executive producer of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne. Source: Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, quoted by the ministry's press service Details: Klymenko said that forensic examinations have already been commissioned and the attacker's identity and possible motives are being established. It is reported that the victim has given initial testimony to police. "I am personally overseeing the process of solving and investigating this brazen crime," Klymenko said. Background: On 17 April, it was reported that an unidentified individual had attacked Suspilne executive producer Yurii Makarov with a knife. The journalist is currently in hospital. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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17-04-2025
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Ukrainian journalist Yurii Makarov taken to hospital after knife attack
Journalist Yurii Makarov, the executive producer of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, has been attacked by an unknown individual with a knife. Makarov is currently in hospital. Source: Mykola Chernotytskyi, Chairman of the Board of Suspilne, on Facebook; Kyiv police Quote from Chernotytskyi: "Yesterday evening [16 April – ed.], an unknown person attacked Yurii Makarov, the executive producer of Suspilne Broadcasting and a well-known journalist, and inflicted a stab wound. Yurii Makarov has been taken to hospital in a serious condition." Details: Chernotytskyi emphasised that there is currently no threat to Makarov's life. "The police are carrying out investigative actions. On behalf of Suspilne, I urge the minister of internal affairs of Ukraine to take personal control of the investigation," Chernotytskyi concluded. The police reported that the incident occurred in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv near one of the residential areas. "Early reports indicate that the criminal suddenly stabbed a passer-by and fled the scene. The victim was identified as a 69-year-old Kyiv resident, an employee of one of the national media institutions. He was taken to hospital," the police stated. Law enforcement officials have opened criminal proceedings under Article 121.1 (intended grievous bodily injury) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Police are taking measures to detain the perpetrator. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Well-known journalist, media producer hospitalized after stabbing in Kyiv
An unidentified assailant stabbed Yurii Makarov, journalist and executive producer of Ukraine's public broadcaster Suspilne, in Kyiv on April 16, the broadcaster reported. "Yurii Makarov is currently hospitalized and is in a serious condition. His life is not in danger, however," Suspilne said in a statement on April 17, adding that the police have launched a criminal investigation. "We call upon the interior minister (Ihor Klymenko) to take the investigation under his personal supervision." The attack occurred in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, near a residential complex, according to Ukraine's National Police. "According to preliminary data, the attacker suddenly stabbed a passerby and fled the scene. The victim was a 69-year-old resident of Kyiv, an employee of a national media outlet. He was hospitalized," the police said. Law enforcement officers have opened a case under Article 121 of the Criminal Code for intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm. A manhunt is underway for the attacker. Makarov is a prominent figure in Ukraine's media landscape — a journalist, documentarian, television host, and writer known for his work on historical and cultural programming. Authorities have not yet confirmed a motive for the attack. Read also: Czechia independent of Russian oil for first time in history We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
