Russians target the primary route linking Kharkiv region to Donetsk, striking a civilian vehicle
In a shocking incident on September 7th, a minibus was struck by an FPV drone on the Kyiv-Dolzhansky highway near Slavyansk, Donetsk region. The event resulted in the death of a 61-year-old woman and left five other women aged 49, 51, 62, 71, and 72 injured.
The injured women were immediately taken to a medical facility where they received qualified medical assistance for their head injuries, concussions, lacerations, contusions, and acute stress reaction. Tragically, one of the women succumbed to her injuries.
The exact location of the incident was not specified, but the investigation is being conducted by the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, and the head of Slavyansk MVS, Vadim Liakh, has warned residents and guests about the danger of FPV drone strikes. In response to this incident, Liakh stated that the stretch of the Kyiv-Dolzhansky highway from the city exit towards Slovkurort to the turnoff to Mayatskoe Lesnichestvo is dangerous and vehicle traffic on this specified stretch is temporarily restricted due to the threat of FPV drone strikes.
No further details about the UAV or the occupiers were provided in the source. The owner or operator of the FPV drone involved in the incident has not been publicly identified.
Slavyansk MVS head Vadim Liakh issued a warning about the threat of FPV drone strikes, urging caution and vigilance for all road users in the area. The warning serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers that these unmanned aerial vehicles can pose in populated areas.
As the investigation into the incident continues, it is hoped that more information will come to light regarding the UAV involved and the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Until then, the focus remains on supporting the victims and their families, and ensuring the safety of all road users in the area.
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