# Drone maker's chief critically injured in Russian car bomb blast

The head of a drone manufacturing company was critically wounded when a car bomb exploded in Russia. The attack appears to target a figure in the country's defense-related industry, raising concerns about security and potential internal or external threats.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/head-drone-manufacturer-critically-injured-car-bomb-russia-ukraine) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:10:21 GMT