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'The World Must See': Ukraine Accuses Russia of War Crime After Drone Attack on Civilian

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine accuses Russia of a war crime after releasing video footage.
  • The video shows a drone attacking a civilian.
  • The incident occurred in the southern city of Kherson.

Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime, releasing video evidence that appears to show a drone targeting and wounding a civilian. The footage captures a drone pursuing and striking a vegetable seller in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. Kyiv officials have presented this incident as further proof of Russia's alleged brutality during the ongoing conflict.

The video, shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is intended to show the world the reality of the war on the ground. Zelenskyy's office stated that the attack on a civilian engaged in ordinary commerce constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Ukraine is calling for international condemnation of such actions and increased support for its defense efforts.

This incident adds to the growing list of alleged atrocities committed during the war. International bodies continue to investigate numerous claims of war crimes. The graphic nature of the video, depicting an attack on an unarmed individual, is expected to intensify international scrutiny of Russia's military conduct and potentially influence diplomatic responses.

The world must see

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy shared the video to draw international attention to the alleged war crime.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.