In mid-October, a Ukrainian media team fell victim to a Russian drone strike while filming in the Dnipropetrovsk region. One soldier lost his life as a result of this attack, according to reports.
The filming crew was working with a mobile Ukrainian air defense unit in an open field when the drone targeted a military vehicle accompanying them. Operator Viktor Lysenko captured the moment of the strike on video.
The incident occurred on October 13 around 9:35 PM local time, approximately 25-30 kilometers from the frontline. The team was mere meters away from the military crew at the time of the explosion.
As a result of the attack, a 48-year-old air defense soldier was killed, while another soldier suffered severe injuries, requiring amputation.
Producer Ivan sustained injuries to both legs from shrapnel and required emergency medical assistance, undergoing surgery at a hospital.
Lead reporter Ibrahim Naber and operator Viktor Lysenko sustained minor injuries. All media team members were clearly marked as press representatives during the filming.