Russian drone wounds Ukrainian vendor in 'human safari' attack
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- Yuriy, a 52-year-old Ukrainian street vegetable seller, sustained shrapnel wounds and a concussion after being attacked by a remotely-operated drone in Kherson.
- Volodymyr Zelensky shared a video of the drone attack, which the BBC verified, highlighting the use of drones to hunt civilians in front-line areas.
- Russian forces have deployed drones in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, a tactic known as 'human safari' due to its use in terrorizing residents near the front lines.
- Kherson, located just miles from the front line, has become a frequent target of such drone attacks, underscoring the danger faced by non-combatants in the region.
- Russia continues to deny intentionally targeting civilians despite mounting evidence of drone strikes on non-military individuals and sites.
Why it matters: The attack on Yuriy illustrates the ongoing risk to civilians in frontline Ukrainian cities like Kherson, where drone warfare has become a tool of psychological terror. With Russia denying intent despite verified incidents, accountability remains elusive, and civilian safety continues to erode under persistent strikes.
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