Simon Ostrovsky
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 100)
In this dispatch from Ukraine, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky explores the strategic significance of Mariupol to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 99)
In the latest dispatch from Ukraine, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky embeds with the Azov Battalion as they prepare for the defense of the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 98)
In the latest dispatch from Ukraine, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky attends a beauty pageant for the female fighting contingent of the DNR.
A Syrian Fighter in an Israeli Hospital (Excerpt from 'The War Next Door')
In this excerpt, VICE News visits the Ziv Medical Center in Safed, Israel, which is unique for its proximity to the international borders with Lebanon and Syria, and where Syrian fighters are being treated.
Bird-Watching in a War Zone (Extra Scene from 'The War Next Door')
In this extra scene, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky encounters a group of bird-watchers, seemingly unfazed by the conflict occurring nearby.
Why the Sochi Olympics are the Most Expensive in History
In the case of Russia's Winter Olympics in Sochi, there's more money to be made than ever before, especially if you're a friend of Putin.
The War Next Door (Full Length)
VICE News travels to Israel’s “quiet border” in the Golan Heights, where members of al Nusra Front are now a visible threat.
Russian Roulette: the Invasion of Ukraine (Dispatch 31)
VICE News reporter Simon Ostrovsky tells the full story of his abduction and captivity in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russia forces.
The War Next Door (Part 5)
In the final part of our series, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky gets a perspective on the looming threat of the al Nusra Front from a special unit of the IDF — Bedouin trackers who specialize in protecting the border.
The War Next Door (Part 4)
In part four of a five-part series, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky meets the group caught in the middle of the conflict across the border — the Druze of the Majdal Shams village.
The War Next Door (Part 3)
In part three of a five-part series, VICE News visits the top tourist destination in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, where tourists and UN observers enjoy the views of volcanic hills, sprawling vineyards, and Syria's civil war.
The War Next Door (Part 2)
In part two of a five-part series, VICE News visits the Ziv Medical Center, a hospital that is unique due to its proximity to the international borders with Lebanon and Syria.