Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone attacking vegetable seller in Kherson
Ukraine has accused Russia of a war crime following the release of video footage showing a drone targeting a civilian vegetable seller in Kherson. The victim survived the attack, which Ukrainian officials have labeled a 'safari' against civilians.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing use of drone technology in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and raises serious concerns regarding the targeting of non-combatants.
Ukraine on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) accused Russia of committing a war crime after a video was released showing a drone chasing down and wounding a vegetable seller in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.
Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding as he dives for cover behind the vehicle. Police said the man in his 50s survived but suffered shock and shrapnel injuries.
Ukrainian officials later identified him only as a 52-year-old called Yurii and released a video interview with him from a hospital ward.
Click here to view the video posted by Mr. Zelenskyy
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