Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
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- The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 21:15description edited
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Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory Europe live – latest updates The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine. Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on...Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine. Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on Wednesday after a bomb planted...
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Wed, 5 August 2026
2 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:27first to report
Vladimir Tkachuk, general director of Uraldronzavod and developer of the Upyr FPV attack drone used by Russian forces in Ukraine, was critically injured in a car bombing near Yekaterinburg on Wednesday, according to Russian media reports. Investigators have opened a criminal case for attempted murder.
- The Guardian World16:26edited after publishing
Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine. Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on Wednesday after a bomb planted...