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Russian drone kills French photojournalist in eastern Ukraine, military says
Antoni Lallican became the first journalist killed by a drone in Ukraine, highlighting the increased use of drones targeting media near front lines, with 17 journalists dead since 2022.
- French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine, as reported by Ukraine's 4th Separate Mechanized Brigade on October 3, 2025.
- Ukrainian photographer Heorhii Ivanchenko was injured in the same attack and is in stable condition, according to the brigade.
- The brigade condemned the attack, stating it violated international humanitarian law and confirmed both journalists were wearing protective gear marked 'Press.'
- French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences, stating he learned with 'deep sadness' of Lallican's death as a result of a 'Russian drone attack.
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The 37-year-old photojournalist died this Friday morning in Ukraine. Several of his fellow journalists paid tribute to him.
·Paris, France
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The photographer and a Ukrainian colleague was injured in Donbass. President Macron accused Russia for killing
·Turin, Italy
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Lallican was accompanying the army on the front line with another Ukrainian journalist when the car in which they were attacked was a drone. Macron expresses "serious condolences" to the family.
·Portugal
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