# Ukrainian investigative journalist Mykhailo Tkach detained in Austria while on assignment

https://mins.news/en/item/92132

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-08 20:52 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-investigative-journalist-mykhailo-tkach-detained-in-austria-while-on-assignment/

> Ukrainska Pravda says investigative team chief Mykhailo Tkach was detained by Austrian authorities while on an editorial assignment in Vienna. The publication calls the detention illegal and demands his immediate release and an explanation. Ukrainian diplomats have asked Austria about the circumstances and requested consular access.

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