In northern Ukraine, it was boy versus Russian drone. The boy won

smh.com.au·Steve Hendrix, Kostiantyn Khudov
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article uses the gripping story of a 12-year-old boy disabling a drone to highlight the increasing targeting of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces using advanced drone technology, which it dubs a 'human safari.' It aims to evoke outrage and sympathy by portraying these attacks as war crimes and crimes against humanity, forcing civilians to adopt military-like survival skills. While effectively illustrating the terror faced by civilians, the article uses dramatic language and a strong 'us vs. them' framing to emphasize the deliberate nature of Russian attacks without delving into the broader context of drone warfare.

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