Trey Yingst, a Fox News international correspondent, expressed heartfelt respect to two fellow journalists killed in Ukraine. Trey is an American journalist residing in Jerusalem, Israel, who works as a foreign reporter for Fox News.
According to Fox News, cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova perished near Horenka after an incoming fire damaged their car while documenting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Kuvshynova was a consultant for the network in Ukraine, while Zakrzewski was a seasoned combat journalist.
Yingst was one of several reporters who worked with them and paid tribute to Pierre and Oleksandra.
What Happened To Trey Yingst From Fox News?
Trey Yingst joined Fox News in August 2018 and is presently the network’s international reporter. Prior to his job in Ukraine, Yingst covered the evacuation of US servicemen in Doha, Qatar, and Kabul, Afghanistan.
Nothing has happened to him as of now, however, he has lost his fellow reporter friends in the war.
He met with top Taliban leader Anas Haqqani in September 2021 and reported from the front lines of the Israel-Hamas battle near Gaza.
Yingst formerly worked for OAN as the chief Washington journalist, covering the Trump administration. The Fox News reporter earned a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from American University.
He was a member of the White House Correspondents Association, the National Press Club, and the Kappa Tau Alpha journalistic club during his college years.
During his studies, he also co-founded News2Share, an internet news site that featured multimedia stories from disaster zones.
Yingst was included in Forbes’ media list of 30 Under 30 in 2019.
Is Trey Yingst Safe In Ukraine?
As of now, Trey Yingst is said to be safe in Ukraine. Yingst organized a candlelight vigil for his fellow journalists on Tuesday, March 15th, after learning of their deaths.
The reporter tweeted, “I don’t know what to say.” “Pierre was one of the best in the business.” Selfless. Brave. Passionate. I’m really sorry for what occurred.”
In a second touching tribute on Twitter, Yingst paid tribute to Oleksandra Kuvshynova, popularly known as Sasha.
“Sasha was slain beside Pierre,” he wrote. She was gifted, resourceful, and humorous. Photography, poetry, and music were among her favourite pastimes. We became quick friends since we both enjoyed coffee. She was 24 years old at the time.”
Trey Yingst’s Latest News Update
Trey Yingst broke the information of the Bonita Queen, an oil ship transporting Iranian oil to Syria, in August 2019. Two weeks after the Fox News article was released, the US authorities sanctioned the vessel.
According to Western intelligence sources, Yingst reported exclusively in September 2019 on a clandestine Iranian installation in Eastern Syria capable of storing precision-guided missiles. Six days later, the location was bombed, killing at least 21 people.
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Yingst is reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine.