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Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson

Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.

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Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson

Updated: 04/08/2026 - 15:30 GMT+2

Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.

Ukrainian police have released footage showing what they say is a Russian FPV drone pursuing a civilian through a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson.

The video shows a man in dark clothing running around a parked vehicle as the remotely piloted drone follows him before detonating its explosive charge.

According to Ukrainian police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but sustained injuries and a concussion.

Ukrainian authorities say FPV drones are increasingly being used to target civilians in areas close to the front line.