Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
A video shared by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shows a Russian drone chasing a street vendor in southern Ukraine, with the drone eventually detonating near him. The incident is being described as a 'safari' attack, a tactic used by Russian forces to terrorize ci…
Intelligence analysis by Llama
A video has emerged of a Russian drone chasing a Ukrainian street vendor, with the drone eventually detonating near him. The incident is being described as a 'safari' attack, a tactic used by Russian forces to terrorize civilians.
Imagine you're walking down the street and suddenly a drone starts chasing you. That's what happened to a Ukrainian street vendor when a Russian drone started following him. The drone eventually exploded near him, injuring him. This is a very scary and disturbing thing that's happening in Ukraine.
Analysis
A Barbaric War Crime
The video shared by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shows a Russian drone chasing a street vendor in southern Ukraine, with the drone eventually detonating near him. This incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing use of 'safari' attacks by Russian forces in Ukraine, which has been condemned by the international community.
The tactic of using drones to target civilians has been used by Russian forces in the Kherson region, which sits only a few miles from the front line. A 2025 UN report found that Russian armed forces had 'recurrently killed and injured civilians' in the area by using drones to target them. The videos filmed by the drones before they explode on to their targets are often posted online, allowing thousands to witness the last moments of the terrified victims.
The use of 'safari' attacks is a deliberate and systemic Russian strategy, aimed at intimidating civilians and demoralizing the Ukrainian population. The sadist operating this drone knows full well that he is targeting a civilian, and the attack is a clear breach of international humanitarian law.
The international community must condemn this attack and demand that Russia cease its use of 'safari' attacks. The world must see this evidence of Russia's madness and the fact that Russian soldiers are enjoying killings and tormenting people.
Key points
- A video has emerged of a Russian drone chasing a Ukrainian street vendor, with the drone eventually detonating near him.
- The incident is being described as a 'safari' attack, a tactic used by Russian forces to terrorize civilians.
- The use of 'safari' attacks is a deliberate and systemic Russian strategy, aimed at intimidating civilians and demoralizing the Ukrainian population.
- The international community must condemn this attack and demand that Russia cease its use of 'safari' attacks.
If this development plays out positively, it could lead to increased international pressure on Russia to cease its use of 'safari' attacks. This could result in a decrease in the number of civilian casualties and a more peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The realistic downside risks or failure modes of this development are that Russia may continue to use 'safari' attacks, leading to further civilian casualties and a more protracted conflict. Additionally, the international community may not take sufficient action to condemn and stop Russia's use of these tactics.
