Prominent French journalist and photographer Antoni Lallican was killed in a targeted Russian FPV drone strike on 3 October. Heorhiy Ivanchenko, Ukrainian journalist and freelance photographer, Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers member, was working with him on the ground. He was wounded and his condition is currently stable, the Heavy Mechanized Brigade No. 4 reported in a Facebook post.

The brigade writes that both journalists were wearing personal body armor and their bulletproof vests had the PRESS identification marks.

According to IMI’s sources, the Russians struck the journalists near Druzhkivka village in Donetsk oblast.

“The enemy has once again cynically violated International Humanitarian Law. This incident once again confirms the insidiousness and cruelty of the enemy’s troops,” the brigade’s post says. “The Heavy Mechanized Brigade No. 4 expresses our sincere condolences to the relatives, friends, and everyone who knew the deceased Mr. Antoni Lallican. We also hope for Heorhiy Ivanchenko’s speedy recovery.”

The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers writes that Anthony Lallican was a Paris-based photojournalist who covered social issues in conflict zones around the world. He arrived in Ukraine in March 2022, right after Russia’s full-scale invasion. He has been documenting the impact of the war since then and has been working long-term with Donetsk oblast locals.

Antoni Lallican’s pictures have been featured in prominent French news outlets such as Le Monde, Le Figaro, Libération, Mediapart, Society, Paris Match, Les Echos Week End, La Viе, as well as international publications: Der Spiegel, Zeit, FAZ, NZZ, Focus Magazin, Die Welt, Stern, TAZ, Le Temps, Der Standard, La Presse, etc.

Antoni Lallican has won various international awards, including the Prix Victor Hugo de la photographie engagée 2024; he has been shortlisted for the Lucas Dolega Prize 2024 and awarded JDD’s favori.