Simon Ostrovsky
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
On July 24, 14 bodies were exhumed from a burial site in Sloviansk. The victims were civilians, all of whom are believed to have been killed by pro-Russia separatists when they were occupying the area. According to Ukrainian officials, there are...
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
One week after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down in eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people onboard, authorities have yet to determine for certain who was responsible for launching the missile that destroyed the plane.
Exclusive Footage of MH17 Aftermath: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 60)
Exclusive VICE News Footage of MH17 Aftermath and Ukrainian Military Reaction
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky goes hunting for pro-Russian separatists with Oleh Lyaskov, a Ukrainian politician who placed third in the most recent presidential election.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
After Ukraine's military recaptured Sloviansk, VICE News visited some of the former rebel checkpoints surrounding the city, interviewed a pro-Russia rebel in Donetsk, and went to a "peace rally" where the People's Republic of Donetsk proclaimed that...
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 55)
The pro-Russia rebels' retreat from Sloviansk wasn't without bloodshed.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
The rebel stronghold of Sloviansk has been recaptured by the Ukrainians.
Russian Roulette (Dispatch 54)
Simon Ostrovsky travels back to Sloviansk and visits the cell in which he was held by rebels.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky traveled around the outskirts of the city and visited several checkpoints where soldiers were preparing for what's to come.