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Civilian taxi driver killed in Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia region

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Posted Jun 7, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-07-0800
Civilian taxi driver killed in Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia region

A civilian route taxi driver, Serhiy Hodovanets, was killed on June 6 in Kushuhum, Zaporizhzhia district, following a Russian FPV drone strike, according to the Kushuhum settlement council.

A civilian route taxi driver, Serhiy Hodovanets, was killed on June 6 in Kushuhum, Zaporizhzhia district, following a Russian FPV drone strike. Mr. Hodovanets was the driver of route #384, which operates between Zaporizhzhia and Kushuhum. The Kushuhum settlement council's press service confirmed his death, stating he was a daily commuter. The incident marks another civilian casualty in the Zaporizhzhia region, an area that has frequently experienced hostilities and drone attacks since the full-scale invasion began. Local authorities continue to assess the damage and provide support to affected residents.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny

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