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Coverage dated August 4, 2026 to August 5, 2026

Russian drone hits street vendor in Kherson, Zelensky denounces ‘safari’ attack

Headline from France 24

Authorities in Ukraine say at least 17 people have been killed after the latest barrage of Russian missiles and drones. The overnight attacks were the latest in a series of large-scale strikes that have become almost routine this summer.

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  1. New York Post

    Russian drone hunts, taunts street vendor in Ukraine’s ‘human safari zone’ in disturbing video (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Terrifying footage shows a Russian drone hunting a street vendor in Ukraine – as Moscow intensifies its drone and missile attacks against the country.

  2. The Kyiv Independent

    Graphic warning: Horrific video shows Russian drone taunting, striking vegetable seller at Kherson market (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    The video was widely circulated on social media as yet another example of what has been dubbed the "human safari."

  3. BBC News

    Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Russia accused of ‘drone safari’ as shocking footage emerges of Ukrainian civilian being ‘hunted’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A video has emerged from Ukraine showing a Russian drone hunting and attempting to kill a civilian at a local market in Kherson. Ukraine’s National Police released the footage on Tuesday, which shows a 53-year-old man at an outdoor farmer’s market frantically attempting to escape as the unmanned aer…

  5. Just the News

    Video shows Russian drone hunting down Ukraine street vendor, as civilian attacks appear to increase (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Russia has intensified its air assault on Ukraine, killing 17 and injuring 40 others in its latest attack.

  6. France 24

    Russian drone hits street vendor in Kherson, Zelensky denounces ‘safari’ attack (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Authorities in Ukraine say at least 17 people have been killed after the latest barrage of Russian missiles and drones. The overnight attacks were the latest in a series of large-scale strikes that have become almost routine this summer.