Ukraine Says Russian ‘Safari’ Attack on Minibus Kills Four

On Wednesday, Kyiv reported that a Russian drone attack on a minibus in the frontline city of Kherson killed four civilians, describing the incident as part of a "safari"-style hunt against Ukrainian citizens. Russian forces, who had previously controlled Kherson from March to November 2022, have been frequently targeting the city with drones in what Ukraine claims is a deliberate effort to target civilians.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed outrage over the attack, stating that it has escalated beyond what a normal person could consider acceptable. He also revealed that five people were injured in the attack, which targeted an "ordinary minibus." The police released images showing the aftermath of the attack, with the vehicle's floor stained with blood, shattered windows, and a damaged roof.

Zelensky emphasized that while Western partners were hesitant to supply Ukraine with additional defense equipment, the Russians had been committing atrocities in the region. Earlier this month, Ukraine accused Russia of using a remotely piloted FPV drone to hunt down a civilian on a street market in Kherson before detonating an explosive charge.

The city, which had a population of around 280,000 before the war, is now situated on the opposite bank of the Dnieper river, where Russian forces are entrenched. The United Nations has reported a rise in civilian casualties in the conflict throughout 2026, as the four-and-a-half-year war continues without any prospect of a peaceful resolution.