A Russian Lancet drone strike on a police checkpoint in Ukraine’s Sumy region was caught on CCTV footage and reported by local media. The attack, captured on surveillance footage, occurred at approximately 11:57 a.m. and injured a Ukrainian police officer who was stationed at the site.
Footage shows a Russian Lancet drone hitting a checkpoint in Sumy, where a Ukrainian police officer miraculously survived the strike. pic.twitter.com/NlN6m2PY1f
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The footage, widely shared online, shows a person standing under a shelter at the checkpoint before the Lancet drone, a loitering munition known for precision strikes, makes a direct hit. The checkpoint is located at a crossroads in the Sumy region, which borders Russia and has faced repeated attacks during the conflict.
Regional police spokesperson Volodymyr Kupetskykh confirmed the incident and the presence of the police officer. According to Kupetskykh, the officer miraculously survived the strike and is currently undergoing medical treatment.
A Russian Lancet drone hit a police checkpoint in Sumy region.
There was a Ukrainian police officer inside. The drone struck directly. Footage shows it slamming into the structure with surgical precision.
And yet he survived and he is smiling.
The officer is now in hospital,… pic.twitter.com/JmWRViTLPj— Saint Javelin (@saintjavelin) May 30, 2025
“The circumstances of the incident are being clarified,” Kupetskykh said, as reported by RBC-Ukraine. “Law enforcement and relevant services are continuing to document the consequences of the attack.”
The Lancet drone, officially designated as Item 52 or Item 51, is an unmanned aerial vehicle and loitering munition developed by Russia’s ZALA Aero Group, part of the Kalashnikov Concern. First unveiled in 2019, the drone has a range of about 25 miles and a maximum takeoff weight of roughly 26 pounds. It can carry warheads including high-explosive and shaped charges.
The Lancet also features optical-electronic and TV guidance systems that allow for control during the final approach to target. It can be launched from land or sea platforms, including patrol boats, and reaches terminal speeds of up to 190 miles per hour when used in an “air mining” role to intercept other drones.
Authorities have not reported additional casualties, and the investigation into the circumstances of the attack remains ongoing.
