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Russian forces turn to 'human safari' tactics in brutal drone attack on civilian

A defenseless Ukrainian vegetable seller was hunted and struck by a Russian drone, exposing the regime's continued disregard for human life.

Foreign PolicyPublished August 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A shirtless man in a split screen with an explosion

The true face of Russian aggression was captured on video as a 52-year-old Ukrainian vegetable seller, identified as Yuriy, was hunted down by a Russian drone in the Kherson region. The footage shows the drone relentlessly pursuing the man before detonating, leaving him with shrapnel wounds and a concussion.

While the victim miraculously survived, this incident is part of a disturbing pattern often referred to as 'human safari,' where Russian operators use remotely-piloted drones to terrorize civilians living near the front lines.

Despite Russia’s hollow denials regarding the targeting of non-combatants, the evidence of this calculated strike against a civilian worker is undeniable.

This attack serves as a stark reminder of the brutality faced by those living under the shadow of Russian occupation and the ongoing necessity of supporting Ukraine’s defense against such lawless hostility.

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