TASS Photojournalist Alexander Polegenko Hit in Ukrainian Drone Strike in Zaporozhye Region
On May 6, 2026, Ukrainian drone strike hit the vehicle of TASS photojournalist Alexander Polegenko in the Zaporozhye Region. Polegenko reported his car was not badly damaged and he was unharmed. Russian lawmakers and military experts condemned the attack, accusing Ukraine of targeting journalists to showcase battlefield realities.
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According to Roza Chemeris, Vladimir Zelensky, who "easily makes promises and just as easily breaks them," does not deserve to be trusted
According to Alexander Polegenko, the car was not badly damaged, as he was also unharmed
Andrey Marochko said that Russian frontline journalists are a primary target for Ukrainian military formations since they are the ones showcasing the on-the-ground realities
Alexander Polegenko’s vehicle was attacked while he was recording footage in the frontline town