A man narrowly avoided death after a Russian drone strike hit a playground in Sviatopetrivske, a village near Kyiv, Ukraine, according to CCTV footage released on Thursday. The video shows the man running away moments before the unmanned aircraft collided with the schoolyard, narrowly escaping injury.
The incident took place amid an escalation of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities this week. Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified military strikes targeting urban areas, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Reports indicate that these recent attacks have killed more than 100 civilians, including eight children.
The footage from Sviatopetrivske highlights the increasing use of drone technology in the ongoing conflict and the risks posed to non-combatants in affected areas. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure, calling for international support to end the attacks.
No further details about the man’s condition or the extent of damage to the playground have been disclosed. The attack underscores the precarious security situation near Kyiv, where civilians continue to face threats from both aerial and ground assaults as the conflict persists.