French Photojournalist Killed in Ukraine Drone Strike

A French photojournalist named Antoni Lallican was killed in Ukraine.

He was hit by a drone while reporting on the war.

He was wearing protective gear, indicating he was a journalist.

Another Ukrainian photographer was injured in the attack.

The incident occurred near a town in eastern Ukraine.

Lallican worked for a French photo agency.

Ukrainian journalist organizations are saying this was a deliberate act.

This is the first time a journalist has died in the conflict by a drone attack.

French President Emmanuel Macron sent condolences to his family.

Since the start of the war in February 2022, 17 journalists have died.