Russian war correspondent Anna Prokofieva dies in a landmine explosion at the Ukraine border (Social Media)
The Russian war correspondent Anna Prokofieva, 35, died after the vehicle she was traveling in with her cameraman, Dmitry Volkov, hit a landmine while they were reporting near the Russia-Ukraine border.
The incident occurred in the Belgorod region of Russia and was confirmed by the state-run Channel One TV, where Anna had been working since 2023.
The broadcaster claimed that the mine had been planted by Ukrainian military forces and that the journalist “died while carrying out her professional duty.” Cameraman Dmitry Volkov was seriously injured in the explosion.
The Belgorod region has been frequently targeted by drone attacks and shelling from Ukrainian forces, especially following the withdrawal of Russian troops from the neighboring Kursk region. The reporter had been covering the conflict between the two countries since the previous year, notably for her presence in combat zones and her support for Vladimir Putin’s regime.
In addition to her work on the war front, Anna was also known for her social media posts, where she frequently appeared wearing military uniforms or posing with soldiers and military equipment.
She was a strong advocate of the invasion of Ukraine and consistently expressed her support for the Russian government in her posts.
Source: New York Post / Monet | Photo: Social Media | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
