Monday's announcement by the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office was made by the Pnat. It follows the death of Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff (BFMTV journalist) who was killed while traveling with civilians aboard a humanitarian bus in Severodonetsk.

The Central Office for Crimes against Humanity, Genocide and War Crimes (OCLCH), has opened a flagrancy investigation into Maxime Brandstaetter's injuries. Maxime was present during the report, the Pnat said. Since the beginning of war, at least five additional investigations into acts against French nationals in Ukraine were opened by the Pnat.