Irish Examiner view: Dangers facing journalists as they go about their work

Micheál Martin: 'An appalling killing, illustrating the enormous risks that journalists are taking, in terms of shining a light on this barbaric war'

Pierre Zakrzewski, who grew up in Dublin. He was killed alongside Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova when their vehicle was struck on Monday by incoming fire in Horenka, outside the capital. Picture: Fox News/PA

We reflected recently on the dangers that journalists face in Ukraine and other theatres of war as they strive to do their job. 

Among the casualties of the Russian invasion is Pierre Zakrzewski, who grew up and was educated in Dublin.