Alexander Makhov worked as a war correspondent and served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On February 24, he left to defend Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday night, May 4, delivered a video message on the results of the 70th day of the war. First of all, the head of state announced the death of well -known Ukrainian journalist Alexander Makhov in the Kharkiv region.
“Today I will start with a story about a man. About Alexander Makhov, a well -known journalist. … Volunteer. Veteran of the ATO. Fighter of the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade. Today he died in the Kharkiv region, in the against near Izyum.He is 36 years old.I sincerely sympathize with relatives and friends.Let his son Vladislav know that Russia will answer for death.We will definitely win for Ukraine.I am sure that is his dream. Alexander. And we will realize it, “the president said.
We added that Makhov worked for many years in the TV channels Ukraine and Ukraine24, in October 2021 he switched to the channel Dom. He covered events on the front line, and also served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On February 24, the day of Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine, Makhov wrote on his Facebook page that he would fight back.
On April 28, Alexander reported that he had been injured, but remained in the ranks. On the night of May 4, his girlfriend Anastasia Blishchik announced that he had died.
Russia has reportedly killed more than 20 journalists in Ukraine and destroyed more than 100 regional media outlets since the aggression began.
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Source: korrespondent
