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Zelenskyy shares video of Russian drones attacking Ukrainian street vendors

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video showing Russian drones targeting civilian street vendors in Ukraine.
  • The video depicts drones pursuing and attacking vendors, described by Zelenskyy as a "safari."
  • This footage highlights the ongoing dangers faced by civilians amidst the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has released a video illustrating what he described as a "safari" by Russian forces, where drones are shown pursuing and attacking civilian street vendors. The footage, shared by the president, depicts the harrowing reality faced by ordinary Ukrainians caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict.

The video captures the drones actively targeting individuals selling goods on the street, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of some attacks. Zelenskyy's use of the term "safari" underscores the perceived callousness and predatory behavior of the Russian military in its operations within Ukraine.

This release serves as a stark reminder of the daily dangers and psychological toll the war inflicts upon the civilian population. It highlights the vulnerability of those simply trying to conduct their daily lives amidst the widespread hostilities.

Safari.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine, describing the video footage of Russian drones attacking street vendors.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.