The Head Of The Drone Manufacturer "Upyry" Was Killed In A Bombing Near Yekaterinburg
- 5.08.2026, 14:09
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He also heads the defense contractor "UralDronePlant."
In the village of Velikiy Istok near Yekaterinburg (Russia), a car was blown up; according to a source, it belonged to Vladimir Tkachuk , director of the UralDroneZavod company . The man himself survived and is in intensive care.
This was reported by the Russian publication URA.RU citing a source in the emergency services.
According to the source, Tkachuk did not have time to get into the car.
“He’s alive—he didn’t have time to get into the car. Doctors are now fighting to save his life,” the source said.
Following the explosion, investigators opened a criminal case under the article on attempted murder committed in a manner posing a danger to the public. Russian law enforcement agencies have not officially commented on the incident, citing the provisions of criminal procedure law.
According to URA.RU, Vladimir Tkachuk is the creator of the “Upyry” drone, whose assembly began in September 2022. He also heads the defense enterprise “UralDroneZavod.”
The “Upyr” drones are manufactured by a Russian company engaged in the development and mass production of strike FPV drones for the Russian Armed Forces. These drones are used to attack armored vehicles, fortifications, and personnel. According to Russian sources, Vladimir Tkachuk heads the production division of this project.
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