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Pierre Zakrzewski, 55, an Irish citizen but resident of London, and Ukrainian producer and fixer Oleksandra Kuvshynova died in Horenka on Monday.


The couple are believed to have been traveling in the same vehicle as British journalist Benjamin Hall, 39, who also works for Fox News, when he was hit by fire.

Mr Hall, a married father of three from London, was hit in both legs by shrapnel and remains in hospital.


Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott told staff in a memo today that Zakrzewski covered “almost every international story” for the American network from Iraq to Afghanistan to Syria, praising his “courage, professionalism and work ethic.” “.

She added that his “passion and talent as a journalist were unmatched,” and that he worked as a photographer, engineer, editor and producer while working in the field.

Career

Pierre Zakrzewski  and Benjamin Hall worked together in Kabul for Fox last year.


Fox news reporter Lucas Tomlinson shared a photo of himself with Pierre and Oleksandra, who also goes by Sasha, on social media while paying tribute to his colleagues.

He said that the last message he received from Pierre read: “I will strive to broadcast as much of this on television to help Ukrainians in every possible way.” Keep smiling. Pedro.

Ms. Scott also said that Mr. Zakrzewski, who Fox said was based in London and leaves behind a wife named Michelle, played a key role in getting Fox’s independent Afghan associates and their families out of the country after the withdrawal of United States.

Mr. Zakrzewski received the ‘Unsung Hero’ award at Fox’s annual Employee Spotlight Awards last December ‘in recognition of his invaluable work,’ she added.

Ms Scott said: “Pierre was a war zone photographer who covered almost every international story for Fox News from Iraq to Afghanistan to Syria during his long tenure with us.” His passion and his talent as a journalist were unmatched.’

She also wrote, “His talent was enormous and there wasn’t a role he didn’t throw himself into to help out in the field, from photographer to engineer to editor to producer, and he did it all under immense pressure with tremendous skill.

Investigation


Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said he was “deeply disturbed” by the murder of Kuvshinova and Zakrzewski, who was an Irish citizen.

“My thoughts are with their families, friends and fellow journalists,” the taoiseach tweeted.

News that Mr. Hall was injured emerged on Monday, but Ms. Scott did not elaborate.

On Monday, Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to the Ukrainian Interior Minister, posted on Telegram that Hall was in serious condition.

Hall joined Fox News in 2015 and has been heavily involved in the network’s foreign affairs coverage.

He has covered several wars from the front lines, including in parts of the Middle East.

A dual American and British citizen, he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in London.

The attack that killed Zakrzewski and Kuvshinova follows the death on Sunday of American journalist Brent Renaud, 50, who was shot dead in the city of Irpin.

According to Lyudmyla Denisova, head of human rights in the Ukrainian parliament, at least two other Ukrainian journalists have also been killed.

Source: wikisoon

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