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Russian drone explodes near Yle’s Ukraine reporter moments before live broadcast

Yle’s Maxim Fedorov took shelter after the blast, which was also captured on camera.

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Drone detection equipment used by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. State Emergency Service of Ukraine · Wikimedia Commons

A Russian drone exploded close to Yle’s Ukraine reporter just minutes before a live TV news broadcast. According to Yle, reporter Maxim Fedorov had to take cover when the blast happened nearby.

The explosion was caught on camera, underlining how close the incident was to the broadcast location. The case is another reminder of how the war in Ukraine can suddenly affect journalists working in the field.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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