Russian drone boss wounded & driver killed in car blast 1,300 miles from Ukraine as dramatic vid shows Mercedes on fire

A RUSSIAN drone boss and top Putin crony has been severely wounded in a massive car explosion 1,300 miles from Ukraine. Vladimir Tkachuk, 35, was left fighting for his life after his Mercedes was blitzed, killing both his driver and bodyguard. Credit: MASH /east2west news Credit: social media/east2west news Shocking images show the burnt-out carcass of Tkachuk’s luxury ride on the streets of a quiet village. The warmonger serves as director of a drone factory in the Urals, which provides killer Upyr – or Ghoul – unmanned planes to Putin’s forces. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now