04.08.2026 11:10
In the city of Kherson, Ukraine, a 52-year-old person selling vegetables at a market was injured in an attack by an FPV drone reportedly belonging to the Russian military. Security camera footage shows the drone pursuing and targeting the seller, while Ukrainian officials reported that the injured person was taken to a hospital, and Russia has not made any statement regarding the incident.
An attack on a market not far from the front line in the Ukrainian city of Kherson was captured on security camera. The footage shows a vegetable vendor standing next to his stall when an FPV drone approaches the area, the vendor tries to flee, and the drone follows him and explodes.
ATTACK OCCURRED IN THE MORNING HOURS
According to Ukrainian officials, the attack took place at the market near "Three Bayonets Square" in the Tavriyskyi district at approximately 06:30 in the morning. The target was identified as 52-year-old Yurii, who worked as a vegetable vendor at the market.
NO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION
It was reported that in the attack, Yurii sustained blast trauma, closed head trauma, auditory trauma, and shrapnel wounds to his back and legs. The injured man was taken to the hospital, and his condition was reported as moderate. Contrary to initial reports, it was later confirmed that he did not die in the attack.
FOOTAGE SPARKS CONTROVERSY
The footage, which quickly spread on social media, also resonated widely on international platforms. The images show the vendor unarmed and without any military equipment, sparking new debates regarding the laws of war. While the Ukrainian side claims the attack directly targeted a civilian, no official statement has been made by the Russian side regarding the incident.
FPV DRONE ATTACKS ON THE RISE IN KHERSON
In recent months, FPV drone attacks have been reported to be increasing in Kherson. International media outlets and human rights organizations report that numerous similar attacks targeting civilians in the region are being investigated.