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Antoni Lallican, a French photojournalist known for covering conflict zones and the human toll of war, was killed on 03 October 2025 in eastern Ukraine. His vehicle was struck by an FPV drone near Komyshuvakha in Donetsk, in what Ukrainian and press freedom groups call a deliberate attack on the press.
Antoni Lallican’s last words/work: “not about heroism but about presence being there when the world turns away.”
Journalist Information:
Name: Antoni Lallican
Age: 37
Gender: Male
DOB: 26/01/1988
Nationality: French
Last company worked for: Hans Lucas Photo Agency/Freelance Photojournalist
Family: Left his mother, father, and his partner when he was killed.
Incident Information:
Date of incident – October 03, 2025
Location of the incident – Donestsk, Ukraine
Offense victim of: Assassination
Weapons included – Airstrike
Suspect(s) Information:
Name: Russian Military
Proof of Targeting the Journalist: Antoni Lallican and his colleagues wore helmets and vests clearly marked “Press.” Their vehicle was visibly used by journalists and hit by a drone operated with real-time targeting. Ukrainian and international groups confirm the precision of the strike indicates deliberate targeting, not crossfire.
Reason for Killing: Lallican’s work exposed the realities of Russia’s invasion and the suffering of civilians in Donbas. The targeted drone strike appears intended to intimidate journalists and prevent documentation of war crimes.
Progress of the Case: France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor opened a war crimes investigation on 05 October 2025. RSF, UNESCO, and IFJ condemned the attack. No suspects have been charged yet, and the case remains open amid calls for accountability.