Russian Drone Attack on Civilian in Kherson Captured on Video

• •A Russian FPV drone attacked a civilian vegetable seller in Kherson on August 4, 2026.
• •The attack is part of a pattern of drone strikes on civilians, termed 'human safaris' by Ukrainians.
• •Ukrainian officials report hundreds of civilian casualties from drone attacks in Kherson over the past year.

On August 4, 2026, a 52-year-old vegetable seller named Yurii was attacked by a Russian FPV drone in Kherson, Ukraine. The drone chased him around his vehicle before detonating, resulting in shrapnel wounds and concussion. This incident is part of a broader pattern of drone attacks on civilians in Kherson, which Ukrainian officials have termed 'human safaris.' President Zelensky condemned the attack as a war crime, highlighting the systemic targeting of civilians. Local authorities reported that such attacks have become routine, with hundreds of civilians affected over the past year. The use of drones has intensified, causing significant fear among residents. Yurii's experience was shared widely on social media, drawing international condemnation. Ukrainian officials have documented thousands of civilian casualties from similar attacks.