Journalist working for Radio Liberty in Ukraine dies after Russian missile destroys her flat

Journalist, 54, working for Radio Liberty in Ukraine dies after Russian missile destroys her flat during UN chief’s visit to capital

• Body of producer Vira Hyrych, who worked for US-funded Radio Liberty, was recovered from the rubble yesterday
• Ukrainian officials said the mother of one was getting ready for bed when the ballistic missile hit the building on Thursday
• It came shortly after UN secretary general Antonio Guterres labelled Russia’s invasion ‘evil and absurd’ in nearby press conference with President Zelensky

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 20:25 EDT, 29 April 2022 | Updated: 20:27 EDT, 29 April 2022