Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after drone attacks vegetable seller in Kherson

Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime following the release of a video showing a drone chasing and wounding a vegetable seller in the southern city of Kherson. The footage, released by Ukrainian police, depicts the drone pursuing a man around a van used as a street stand before exploding as he dives for cover. Police reported that the man, in his 50s, survived but suffered shock and shrapnel injuries. Ukrainian officials later identified him as 52-year-old Yurii and released a video interview from his hospital ward. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the incident on social media, describing it as a 'drone safari' carried out by Russians against civilians in Kherson, and stated that 'Russia has gone mad.' He called for increased pressure on Moscow and strong security guarantees for Ukraine, emphasizing the need to force Russia to think seriously about peace rather than expanding its drone range. Reuters verified the location using buildings, road layout, and vegetation matching satellite and archive imagery, though the date could not be independently confirmed. Ukraine's police and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated the incident occurred on Tuesday. The attack highlights the ongoing use of drones against civilians in the conflict, raising concerns about violations of international law.