In brief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a video showing a street vegetable seller, Yuriy, being hunted by a drone before it exploded. The 52‑year‑old man survived, but sustained shrapnel wounds and a concussion. The attack, dubbed a “human safari,” is part of a broader strategy to terrorize front‑line populations. It took place in Kherson, a town only miles from the front line, and Russia has denied deliberately targeting civilians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently posted a chilling video on social media. The clip shows a 52‑year‑old street vegetable seller, Yuriy, being tracked by a drone as it circles the market stalls before the drone explodes.
While Yuriy managed to escape the blast, he suffered shrapnel wounds and a concussion. He was able to walk home, but the psychological impact of being hunted in the bustling market is profound.
The attack, part of a tactic Russia has called a “human safari,” uses remotely‑operated drones to terrorise civilians near the front lines. Reports say these drones are employed not merely for destruction, but to create fear and disrupt everyday life.
The incident occurred in Kherson, a town only a few miles from the frontline. Russia consistently denies that it deliberately targets civilians, but the vivid footage suggests otherwise.
This event underscores the ongoing struggle of civilians caught in the crossfire, and it highlights how modern warfare seeks to undermine the stability of local communities that rely on food markets for sustenance and cultural continuity.
