IED

IED event in Sverdlovsk, Yekaterinburg area, Russian Federation on Wed 5th August 2026

5th August 2026

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Russian FPV Drone Developer Critically Injured in Car Bombing Near Yekaterinburg.

In brief: 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.

Vladimir Tkachuk, general director of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod and developer of the Upyr FPV attack drone, was critically injured in a car bombing near Yekaterinburg on Wednesday, Aug. 5, Russian media reported, citing emergency services.

An explosive device planted beneath his Mercedes detonated, leaving Tkachuk in intensive care in critical condition. Investigators have opened a criminal case for attempted murder, according to the Yekaterinburg news outlet E1.

Developer of FPV drones used against Ukraine

The Upyr is a Russian combat FPV (first-person view) drone that has been used by Russian forces in the war against Ukraine since 2023. Development of the drone began in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, funded by private and volunteer initiatives.

Tkachuk also runs the pro-war Russian Telegram channel “Povyornutye na voyne” (Obsessed With War), which has more than 660,000 subscribers.

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