A video has emerged showing a Russian drone pursuing a Ukrainian street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding, in what Ukraine describes as a 'human safari' attack amounting to a war crime.
Key facts
- A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a Ukrainian street vendor in the Kherson region.
- The drone exploded during the incident, according to the BBC.
- Ukraine said the attack amounted to a war crime.
- The footage showed a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone.
- The incident has been described as a 'human safari' attack.
A video has emerged appearing to show a Russian drone chasing a Ukrainian street vendor in the Kherson region, in an incident Ukraine has described as a ‘human safari’ attack, according to the BBC.
The footage shows a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone before the device exploded, the BBC reported. The person targeted was identified as a vegetable seller.
Ukraine said the video amounted to a war crime, according to the BBC’s reporting on the incident.
The BBC published both a written article and video coverage of the attack, which took place in the southern Kherson region of Ukraine.
The term ‘human safari’ has been used to describe the pursuit of a civilian by the drone, as documented in the footage.
The available reporting focuses on the video evidence and Ukraine’s characterisation of the attack, without further detail on the identity of those responsible or the immediate aftermath.
Why it matters
Attacks on civilians are prohibited under international humanitarian law, and Ukraine's description of the incident as a war crime adds to a growing body of allegations against Russian forces. Video evidence of civilians being targeted underscores the human toll of the conflict on ordinary people going about daily life.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the drone attack take place?
According to the BBC, the incident took place in the Kherson region of Ukraine.
Who was targeted in the attack?
The BBC reported that the target was a Ukrainian street vendor, described as a vegetable seller, who was pursued by a remotely-controlled drone.
How has Ukraine responded to the video?
Ukraine said the video amounted to a war crime, according to the BBC.