Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia

Vladimir Tkachuk, founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured in a car bombing near Ekaterinburg. A bomb planted beneath his Mercedes exploded on Wednesday, killing his bodyguard and leaving Tkachuk in intensive care. Russian state media reported the incident, which is seen as the latest assassination attempt targeting prominent figures linked to the Russian war effort in Ukraine, demonstrating the ability to conduct clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory.