Sky News Journalist Mark Austin has confirmed his departure from Kyiv in order to report to a safer area.
Mark Austin is an English journalist and TV presenter. He is currently employed with Sky News and had previously worked with ITV News.
The award-winning TV journalist previously hosted ITV’s Real Crime. Simultaneously, he also appeared as a newscaster of the ITV News at Ten.
Today: Where Is Mark Austin Now?
Mark Austin is currently in Kyiv, Ukraine. He is among dozens of journalists from Britain covering the updates on the Russian-Ukraine war.
The Sky News man very recently made headlines after confronting Deputy PM over refugees while warning sirens blared.
Austin was asking Dominic Raab, “why are we not doing more?” as he wanted to know if a 75-year-old woman could get to Britain to her son.
Between the interview, the Russian strike on the capital could be easily heard.
Meanwhile, Deputy PM replied: “I can’t comment on every potential hypothetical case.
He continued saying: “Of course, we understand the difficulties of the practical situation on the ground. That’s common to most conflict zones.”
“We’ll work with all our international partners and the UN to try to resolve that and make sure we continue this tradition of offering safe haven to that fleeing persecution.”
On Twitter, Austin goes by the handle name @markaustintv and he has been sharing all the recent war updates to his 24.7 thousand followers.
Sky News Journalist Mark Austin Has Left Kyiv: His Twitter Post Explained
As of a recent tweet from Mark Austin, we have been notified that he is leaving Kyiv. He has posted a message on March 3, 2022.
In the tweet, he has shared a small story of his meeting with one of Kyiv’s hotel staff, Oleksandra.
After the tweet, many have commented praying for Oleksandra and all the Ukrainians.
@DonnaDlm71 wrote: “Makes me cry. Then makes me feel guilty for crying, because I’m here & she’s there, & she’s scared, & I’m only scared for her…”
@MichelleCaira commented: “This is heartbreaking. Do you think she’s got any chance to leave now too?”.
@trina1982t also wrote: I’m not religious, but I’ll light a candle for Oleksandra and the hotel staff tonight. Light will win.”
Journalist Mark Austin’s Wife & Family Details
Mark Austin has been married to Catherine Austin, who is an A&E doctor.
The couple share three children together whose names are Beatrice Austin, Jack Austin, and Madeleine Austin.