Journalists Killed  |  Russia

Farkhad Kerimov

Associated Press TV

May 29, 1995, in Chechnya, Russia

APKerimov, a cameraman with Associated Press TV, was shot dead in Chechnya. He was reported missing on May 27, and his body was found on May 29.



Medium: Television

Job: Camera Operator

Beats Covered: War

Gender: Male

Local or Foreign: Local

Freelance: No

Type of Death: Crossfire/Combat-Related

Suspected Source of Fire: Unknown Fire


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