Ukrainian journalist and true cat lover, lost his life covering war

Maksim Levin, a photographer and videographer who was working in Kyiv for a Ukrainian news website and Reuters, lost his life while covering the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The 40-year-old Ukrainian photographer was also a true cat lover.

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A photo of Maksim out in the snow-covered battlefield, carrying a homeless cat he had rescued made the news and went viral.

Maksim was found lifeless, unarmed and wearing a press jacket somewhere outside Kyiv.

Our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Maks.

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