Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion

Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 2:27 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion

TL;DR

  • Vladimir Tkachuk, director of Uraldronzavod factory, was critically injured in a car explosion.
  • The driver of the car was killed in the blast.
  • Tkachuk's factory manufactures Upyr drones for the Russian military.
  • This is the second attack on a Russian drone maker in a week.
  • The Upyr drone is a first-person view drone known for its anti-jamming capabilities.
  • Tkachuk had previously showcased his drones to President Vladimir Putin.