Ukrainian Drone Attacks Civilians Near Petropavlivka, Kharkiv Region
In the area of Petropavlivka, Kharkiv region, an attack by a Ukrainian drone on a group of civilians has been recorded. Published footage shows the drone striking a man holding a white flag, then hitting another person attempting to move toward Russian positions.
Preliminary reports indicate that the victims were not connected to any armed formations. The incident occurred in a zone where active combat operations had previously taken place, but no shelling was reported at the time of the attack.
Russian sources state that such incidents are becoming systematic and represent a violation of international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on civilians. The video clearly shows that the victims were unarmed and posed no threat.
International observers have not yet commented on the incident, but human rights organizations have demanded an independent investigation to identify those responsible for using strike drones against civilians.