Last week, a worldwide rally took place to raise awareness of the inhumane Russian drone terror against civilians in the Ukrainian city of Kherson. The term Human
Safari was made famous by US journalist Zarina Zabrisky and describes drone attacks on civilians, not for military purposes but solely to spread terror and fear. It refers to the deliberate
targeting of civilians as if they were being hunted, turning everyday life into a constant state of danger. This practice shows how drone technology is misused to instill fear rather than achieve
military objectives. Civilians, civilian infrastructure, and even animals are attacked by Russians operating at close range, including with very small drones.
The awareness rally took place in many cities around the world, following the call of Zarina Zabrisky. DRN visited the rally in Vienna, which was organized
by Last week, a worldwide rally took place to raise awareness of the inhumane Russian drone terror against civilians in the Ukrainian city of Kherson. The term Human Safari was made famous
by US journalist Zarina Zabrisky and describes drone attacks on civilians, not for military purposes but solely to spread terror and fear. It refers to the deliberate targeting of civilians as if
they were being hunted, turning everyday life into a constant state of danger. This practice shows how drone technology is misused to instill fear rather than achieve military objectives.
Civilians, civilian infrastructure, and even animals are attacked by Russians operating at close range, including with very small drones.
DRN visited the event in Vienna, which was organized by Olha Yakymakha Daranyi together with her team from the initiative Stories in Color. Stories in Color is an initiative that aims to help children survive the war through art and by telling their stories to the world.
People at the rally in Vienna chanted slogans such as "Stop Human Safari", "Kherson is Ukraine", and "Russia is a terrorist state". Not only flags and boards were used, but also an exhibition that showed victims of the drone attacks and provided further information. The exhibition was organized by the team of Stories in Color, who spent weeks preparing by gathering information and assembling the materials.
Kherson has been heavily affected since the beginning of the full scale invasion and continues to suffer from constant attacks and insecurity. The city remains a
symbol of civilian endurance, as its residents live under ongoing threat while continuing to resist and survive.
The event in Vienna attracted numerous participants who expressed their solidarity with the people of Kherson. The aim of the rally was to draw international attention to this form of targeted violence against civilians. The organizers emphasized the importance of clearly naming these crimes and ensuring they are not forgotten. together with her team from the initiative Stories in Color. Stories in Color is an initiative that aims to help children survive the war through art and by telling their stories to the world.
People at the rally in Vienna chanted slogans such as "Stop Human Safari", "Kherson is Ukraine", and "Russia is a terrorist state". Not only flags and boards were
used, but also an exhibition that showed victims of the drone attacks and provided further information. The exhibition was organized by the team of Stories in Color, who spent weeks preparing by
gathering information and assembling the materials.
Kherson has been heavily affected since the beginning of the full scale invasion and continues to suffer from constant attacks and insecurity. The city remains a
symbol of civilian endurance, as its residents live under ongoing threat while continuing to resist and survive. The event
in Vienna attracted numerous participants who expressed their solidarity with the people of Kherson. The aim of the rally was to draw international attention to this form of targeted violence
against civilians. The speakers emphasized the importance of clearly naming these crimes and ensuring they are not forgotten.
Links:
Stories in Color (Instagram)
Olha Yakymakha Daranyi (Instagram)
DRN Interview with Zarina Zabrisky (Youtube)
Photos: Iryna Karpenko, DRN