American Fox News Channel camera operator Pierre Zakrzewski was killed in an attack in Ukraine on Monday. Fox News CEO Susan Scott gave this information to her employees on Tuesday. He was 55 years old.
Jakrzewski was reporting with correspondent Benjamin Hall in Horenka outside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv when their vehicle was hit by an explosion. Correspondent Benjamin Hall was injured in the attack and is hospitalized in Ukraine.
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said, “Pierre was a War Zone photographer who covered nearly every international story for Fox News from Iraq to Afghanistan and Syria during his long tenure with us. The passion and talent were unmatched.”
Scott explained, “Based in London, Pierre had been working in Ukraine since February. His talent was immense. He did a great job in every role, from photographer to engineer and editor. He was completely committed to telling the story and His bravery, professionalism and work ethic were renowned among journalists at every media outlet. He was wildly popular – everyone in the media industry who has covered a foreign story knew and respected Pierre.”