Ukrainians Honor Journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, Lost in Conflict

Fri Jul 11 2025 10:18:51 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Ukrainians Honor Journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, Lost in Conflict

Ukrainians gather to remember the brave journalist who died under mysterious circumstances in Russian custody.


Viktoria Roshchyna's reporting from occupied Ukraine provided a voice for many, making her loss profoundly felt in her community.



Ukrainians recently paid tribute to Viktoria Roshchyna, a journalist whose fate took a tragic turn when she died in Russian custody in September. Roshchyna, known for her tenacity as an investigative reporter, frequently ventured into areas abandoned by most journalists following the Russian invasion. Her daring spirit and dedication to uncovering stories from occupied territories brought her notoriety as a critical voice for the voiceless in an ongoing conflict.

At a commemoration ceremony held in Kyiv's Independence Square, her supporters and fellow journalists gathered to honor her legacy. Roshchyna, affectionately called Vika, was only 25 years old when her life was cut short. The precise circumstances of her death are still unclear, adding to the grief experienced by her colleagues and compatriots. Reports indicate she may have intended to use Russia as a route into occupied regions of Ukraine before her detainment.

Viktoria’s reporting was particularly pivotal after Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Amidst the chaos and devastation, she chose to join a humanitarian convoy aimed at reaching Mariupol, a city besieged by Russian troops. After being captured for a week and reportedly beaten, she was released. Undaunted, she acquired a new camera, returned to Zaporizhzhya, and ventured back into the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine to continue documenting the plight of her people.

Her work was not just about reporting; it served as a critical lifeline for families who had fled their homes and lost everything. For Ukrainians, Roshchyna symbolized courage and resilience, qualities that are sorely needed as the conflict continues to evolve.

As her community reflects on the void left by her untimely death, they honor her memory not only as a dedicated journalist but as a young woman who fearlessly sought to illuminate the darkness of war with her words and insights. Her stories remain a testament to the power of journalism in times of crisis and the importance of bearing witness to historical events, no matter the peril involved.

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