Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Russian Drones Target Civilians in Kherson
In the city of Kherson, Ukraine, Russian forces are using small drones to attack civilians.
These drones have cameras that let the operators see and choose their targets in real time.
The attacks have killed and injured many people, destroyed homes, and forced others to leave their homes.
The United Nations says these attacks are crimes against humanity.
People in Kherson live in constant fear, staying indoors and avoiding being seen.
Some believe the attacks are revenge for celebrating when the city was freed from Russian control.
Despite the danger, Ukrainian forces are working to stop the drones, but the attacks continue.
Russian FPV drones are targeting civilians in Kherson, Ukraine, causing deaths, injuries, and destruction of homes.
The United Nations has condemned these attacks as crimes against humanity, including murder and forcible transfer.
Locals describe the area as a 'human safari,' where civilians are hunted by drones, even targeting animals.
Ukrainian forces neutralize over 90% of the drones, but the attacks continue, with thousands of drones flying over Kherson daily.
The constant drone threat has caused significant trauma and disruption to daily life, with civilians living in fear and constant vigilance.
- Who
- Civilians in Kherson, Ukraine, including Olena Horlova and Nataliia Naumova
- What
- Russian drone attacks targeting civilians
- When
- Ongoing since the liberation of Kherson in November 2022
- Where
- Kherson and surrounding regions, Ukraine
- Why
- Russian forces use drones to target civilians, described as a 'human safari' by locals
Ukrainian Forces
Russian Forces
Drone Attacks
Ukrainian Forces
Ukrainian forces are actively working to neutralize the drones, with a success rate of over 90%.
Russian Forces
Russian forces continue to launch drone attacks targeting civilians in Kherson, causing significant destruction and trauma.
- Location
- Kherson, Ukraine
- Drone Type
- FPV (First-Person View) drones
- Casualties (July 2024)
- 200+ civilians killed, 2,000+ wounded
- Homes Damaged/Destroyed
- 3,000+
- Drones Neutralized
- 90% by Ukrainian forces
