Simon Ostrovsky

Biography

Simon Ostrovsky is an American journalist and documentary producer born on February 2, 1981. He gained notoriety for his coverage of the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2014-2015, including a harrowing abduction by pro-Russia separatists who held him hostage for three days before releasing him. Ostrovsky has also reported on Uzbek child labour, North Korean internment camps, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. His work often focuses on human rights issues.