# Ukrainska Pravda calls for probe into Austrian police conduct after journalists’ detention

https://mins.news/en/item/97113

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-12 21:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainska-pravda-demands-investigation-into-austrian-police-conduct-after-journalists-detention/

> Ukrainska Pravda is seeking an independent investigation into the detention of journalists Mykhailo Tkach and Yaroslav Bondarenko in Vienna, alleging excessive force and questioning the arrests’ basis. Vienna prosecutors said the pair were mistakenly linked to Ukrainians suspected of espionage. Editor-in-chief Sevgil Musayeva demanded answers about the force used, detention, seized equipment and property damage.

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