Russia deploys ~7,000 FPV drones daily in routine attacks on Ukrainian civilians

Published Aug 5, 05:37 PM UTC

A 52-year-old vegetable vendor in Kherson, Yuri, was attacked by a Russian FPV drone, suffering traumatic brain injury, blast injury, concussion, and shrapnel wounds. The video of the attack went viral internationally, but for Ukrainians near the 1,200-kilometer front line, such incidents have been daily reality since 2024. Russian forces deploy approximately 7,000 FPV drones daily, targeting civilians on streets, in vehicles, and at work. These drones, capable of speeds up to 150 km/h and carrying warheads of 1-5 kg, are increasingly using fiber optic cables to resist electronic jamming. Cities like Sumy, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia have installed anti-drone nets, creating constant psychological pressure. The article notes a previous attack on a funeral procession in Sumy that killed a person. The report highlights the normalization of drone warfare against civilians in Ukraine's frontline regions.

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