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[–] flying_monkies@kbin.social 51 points 1 year ago (4 children)

The Tankies here are hilarious.

The "reporter" worked for RIA, a state-owned news agency. He was a propagandist, not a reporter.

There's no evidence he was killed by cluster munitions beyond Russia's statement. We've seen the accuracy of those from the beginning.

This is a consequence of Russia's own actions. They're to blame for all of this.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I see one comment kind of supporting the Russian reporter, and only about the tone of the comments. That's it. I really don't see anyone in this comment section really supporting Russia here.

I 100% agree that this is Russia's own fault. Don't put non-soldiers next to soldiers actively fighting in a war, because there's a good chance they'll be hit by enemy munitions.

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

There's one commenter defending Russia. It's more anti-Ukraine and implying Russia's innocence (saying they COULD do the same when they already do so much worse).

But it's really just the one posting a bunch.

[–] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago

They found a copy of Sims 3 along with a letter signed "Illegible" near the body so it had to be the Ukrainians.

[–] ashok36@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Even if he was killed by cluster bombs, so what? He's a Russian on Ukraine soil. That doesn't make him a combatant per she, but it doesn't make him a innocent bystander either.

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Regardless of the situation, a reporter mixed in with enemy combatants isn't going to get special protections.