- A Russian drone attacked a vegetable seller in Ukraine, leading to widespread condemnation.
- A video of the drone attack has emerged, showing the incident in detail.
- Putin is facing accusations of a war crime over the attack on the civilian.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned what he called the “drone safari”, saying that Russia had deliberately hunted down a man selling vegetables.
- Zelensky called for pressure on Russia, dismantling its capacity for aggression, and real security guarantees.
Ukrainian police released disturbing footage of a Russian drone pursuing a civilian vendor in Kherson, igniting accusations of war crimes against Russia. The video shows the drone targeting an unidentified man at a street market, leading to widespread condemnation from Ukrainian officials.123
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the incident as a 'drone safari', asserting that it exemplifies Russia's deliberate targeting of civilians. He emphasized the need for the world to witness the evidence of Russia's actions, stating, “the world must see” the video to understand the severity of the situation.45
Zelensky further remarked that without international pressure on Russia, “the dismantling of its capacity for aggression” is essential for global coexistence. The footage shows the drone chasing the vendor around a van before detonating as he seeks cover, highlighting the brutal tactics employed in the ongoing conflict.
The incident has raised alarms about the increasing risks faced by civilians in Ukraine, as the war continues to escalate with reports of targeted attacks on non-combatants. The Ukrainian government is calling for greater international support to address these violations of human rights and to hold those responsible accountable.
“The drone pilot was branded a 'sadist' who would have known they were targeting a civilian. Zelensky wrote that without pressure on Russia, dismantling its capacity for aggression, and real security guarantees, the world cannot coexist with 'this evil.'”
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