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Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson

Euronews Tuesday 04 August 2026, 13:30 UTC 1 min read
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Ukrainian police have released footage showing what they say is a Russian FPV drone pursuing a civilian through a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. The video shows a man in dark clothing running around a parked vehicle as the remotely piloted drone follows him before detonating its explosive charge. According to Ukrainian police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but sustained injuries and a concussion.

Ukrainian police have released footage showing what they say is a Russian FPV drone pursuing a civilian through a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. The video shows a man in dark clothing running around a parked vehicle as the remotely piloted drone follows him before detonating its explosive charge. According to Ukrainian police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but sustained injuries and a concussion. Ukrainian authorities say FPV drones are increasingly being used to target civilians in areas close to the front line.
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