Russian FPV drone strikes evacuation vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, US volunteer injured

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 20 November, 14:19
Russian FPV drone strikes evacuation vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, US volunteer injured
A burning vehicle as a result of a Russian FPV drone strike. Screenshot.

A Russian FPV drone hit a civilian evacuation vehicle heading towards the city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast on the morning of 20 November, injuring an American volunteer.

Source: Donbas Realii (Donbas Realities), a regional project of Radio Liberty

Details: It was reported that the fibre-optic FPV drone had been lying in wait before the strike.

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The vehicle was carrying a US citizen from the humanitarian organisation Plain Compassion Crisis Response, two officers from the Bilyi Yanhol (White Angel) unit of the Ukrainian police and a Donbas.Realii journalist.

video posted by Donbas.Realii

The volunteer who was driving suffered shrapnel wounds to his face. The journalist was not hurt.

video posted by Donbas.Realii

"We were just driving and then suddenly, bang, bang. I don't really understand what actually happened. We're here to evacuate people; I'm from the United States. I'm a bit disoriented right now," said volunteer Devon Musser after receiving first aid.

More details: It is reported that the vehicle was completely burnt out.

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