On August 17, Russian forces shelled Donetsk region, using Geran-2 UAVs against the private sector of the city of Dobropillya. The attack’s consequences were tragic: a 44-year-old man was killed, and another 33-year-old civilian was wounded. Also, a 64-year-old resident of the village of Drobyshive in the Lyman community was injured by the FPV drone strike – diagnosed mine-blast injury, shrapnel wounds, and contusions.
In the Bilozersky District, a 35-year-old man was injured: diagnosed with a mine-blast injury, facial and neck wounds after an FPV drone struck a car.
“The Russian forces attacked the private sector of Dobropillya, using a Geran-2 UAV. As a result of the shelling, a 44-year-old man was killed and another 33-year-old civilian sustained injuries.”
– Anastasia Medvedeva
According to collected materials, the prosecutor’s office opened a pre-trial investigation under Part 1, Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – a war crime. The proceedings are ongoing, and the materials have been forwarded for further investigation.
Additional Context
The incident underscores the growing threat of using drones in combat operations in eastern Ukraine and the need to strengthen accountability for war crimes.