Terrifying 'human safaris' on display in shocking video that reveals depths of Russia's deadly campaign
A video released by Ukrainian authorities shows a Russian military drone appearing to stalk a civilian vegetable vendor in a Kherson market before detonating near him on August 4th. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the incident as a "human safari," accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians.
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Open questions and key claims
President Zelensky described the incident as a Russian 'safari' attack against civilians and evidence of Russia having 'gone mad'.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister stated the attack was a 'barbaric war crime' and a 'deliberate and systemic Russian strategy' to intimidate civilians.
The incident is described by Ukraine as a 'drone safari'.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of 'madness' and called the incident a 'human safari,' stating the man was deliberately hunted.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister called the attack a 'barbaric war crime' and demanded international intervention.
The vendor, Yuriy, stated the drone appeared to track him even as he moved behind an umbrella and attempted to show he had no weapon.
Footage released by Ukrainian police shows a drone pursuing a man around a van before exploding as he dives for cover.
Ukraine accused Russia of committing a war crime after a video showed a drone chasing and wounding a vegetable seller in Kherson.
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