TendarSpectacular footage:
An Ukrainian FPV drone downed a Russian Kamov Ka-52 „Alligator“ helicopter. The crew initially survived the crash, but was subsequently targeted and destroyed by more FPV drones.
Wolf480pl
Tobias LinkeInterresting question: I thought they have to show that they surrender, however this should be possible in a drone killing zone.
@teichralle
AFAIU they have to be given opportunity to surrender.
I don't know if the part where they're targeted is in the video (I'd need a bigger screen to see the details) - if it is, then maybe it's clear from the video they've had an opportunity and didn't use it. Idk
I also don't know what "giving an opportunity to surrender" would look like in practice, or if that rule even applies to contested territory (as opposed to territory controlled by the side that does the shooting)
Viking Chieftain@wolf480pl @teichralle @Tendar
Unless the crew was visibly surrendering or incapacitated, they would still be considered lawful military targets, and striking them would generally not violate the Geneva Conventions.