Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
The founder of a prominent Russian drone manufacturer, Vladimir Tkachuk, was critically injured in a car bombing near Ekaterinburg. The attack, which killed his bodyguard, is being viewed as part of a series of clandestine operations targeting figures associated with Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the escalating nature of the conflict, with Ukraine demonstrating an increasing capability to conduct high-profile sabotage operations deep within Russian territory.
Russia is likely to blame Ukraine for the bombing, which comes just days after an explosion outside a restaurant in central Moscow. Russia is likely to blame Ukraine for the bombing, which comes just days after an explosion outside a restaurant in central Moscow. Russia Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory
Prefer the Guardian on Google The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine.
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