Ukrainian drone unit seriously wounded Colonel Dmitry Shabaev, commander of Russia’s 64th brigade, tied to 2022 Bucha atrocities that killed 637 civilians
The strike hit 80 km behind the front line.
In a significant development, Ukraine's 423rd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment, also known as the Scythian Griffons, targeted the car of Dmitry Shabaev, the commander of Russia's 64th brigade. This attack resulted in serious injuries to Shabaev and his driver, who were subsequently evacuated to a Russian military hospital. The 64th brigade has been linked to the 2022 Bucha atrocities, where 637 civilians were killed, and 460 infrastructure facilities were damaged or destroyed.
The strike occurred approximately 80 kilometers behind the front line, as confirmed by military intelligence. Shabaev's movements had been tracked for a prolonged period, allowing the drone crew to accurately pinpoint his service vehicle. The Ukrainian regiment's commander, Colonel Vitalii Hersak, stated that the attack was part of the unit's strategic focus on targeting Russian command posts, aiming to degrade Russian units by removing their directing officers.
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