Russia is turning Kherson into a 'human safari' as its drones hunt civilians. Residents say anyone can be hit at any time.
Russia's drone attacks on civilians in Kherson have surged, turning daily life into a deadly "human safari."
Residents of Kherson, Ukraine, live in constant fear as Russian drones relentlessly target civilians, transforming the city into a terrifying human safari. A recent attack, captured on video, saw a drone deliberately hunt down a vegetable seller, exploding mere meters from him. Yuriy, a 52-year-old vendor from Mykolaiv, miraculously survived with multiple shrapnel wounds and a concussion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described this as deliberate strikes against civilians, calling Russia’s actions in Kherson a war crime. The attacks, involving small, inexpensive drones controlled by onboard cameras, have escalated dramatically since July, with 26 people killed and 421 wounded in a single month. Russian forces, now occupying Kherson since retreating from central Ukraine in 2022, continue to strike indiscriminately, targeting not only civilians but also medical personnel and ambulances. This relentless bombardment aims to drive the population away, making the area uninhabitable.
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