Macron Blames Russia Drone Strike Kills French Journalist Ukraine
- Here's a breakdown of the key data from the provided text, focusing on the death of French photojournalist Antonin Lallican:
- * When: October 3, 2023 (based on the linked EFJ condemnation).
Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the provided text, focusing on the death of French photojournalist Antonin Lallican:
* Who: Antonin Lallican, a French photojournalist.
* What: Killed in a drone strike.
* Where: Donbas region of Ukraine.
* When: October 3, 2023 (based on the linked EFJ condemnation).
* How: Killed by a drone strike while reporting.
* Organizations he worked with: Le Monde (France), Der Spiegel (Germany), Mediapart (France), Hans Lucas photography agency.
* Reactions:
* Ukraine’s foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga accused Russia of deliberately targeting journalists, calling it a war crime.
* The European and International Federations of Journalists condemned the killing as a war crime.
* Background:
* Lallican had a previous career as a pharmacist before becoming a photojournalist after a trip to Kashmir.
* He had extensive experience covering conflicts in various regions (Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestinian territories).
* He was aware of the risks involved in war photography and emphasized the need for preparation and alertness.
* He also documented social issues in Paris.
* He won the Victor Hugo prize for “committed photography” in 2023.
* The moscow Times Context: The article is published by The Moscow Times, which is now designated as an “undesirable” organization by the Russian government, putting its staff at risk.