Monday, May 30, 2022

French journalist killed in Ukraine after suffering 'fatal wound to the neck', Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai says

 

A French journalist has been killed in Ukraine, the regional governor of Luhansk has said.

Writing on the Telegram messaging service, Serhiy Haidai said the "accredited" reporter had suffered a "fatal wound to the neck". 

Shrapnel pierced an armoured vehicle and an evacuation effort had to be halted, Mr Haidai added.

A policeman was saved by his helmet.

The governor wrote: "Today our armoured evacuation vehicle was going to pick up 10 people from the area and came under enemy fire.

"Shrapnel from shells pierced the armour of the car. A fatal wound to the neck was received by an accredited French journalist who was making material about the evacuation.

"A patrol policeman was rescued by a helmet.

"We are officially stopping the evacuation."

The French foreign ministry said it was looking into the report of the journalist's death.

 

https://news.sky.com/story/french-journalist-killed-in-ukraine-after-suffering-fatal-wound-to-the-neck-luhansk-governor-serhiy-haidai-says-12624271