According to a report by RIA Novosti on July 29th, a shooting incident occurred in Tula, the capital of Tula Oblast. Andrey Cheryzov, the founder and CEO of the Russian drone manufacturer 'Russian Aviation Transport Laboratory', was shot multiple times by 'unidentified shooters'. Currently, Cheryzov has been taken to the hospital, and relevant Russian authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
The attack occurred in the early hours of the 29th local time. Cheryzov was attacked at the entrance of the apartment building, and an unidentified person shot him several times. After his wife discovered that he had been shot, she immediately called the police and summoned an ambulance.
Currently, Chelezov has been taken to the hospital for treatment. Russian law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation, are determining the identity of the gunman, and are actively searching for the attackers.
According to the Russian newspaper 'Businessman', Chelezov participated in Russian drone testing and received national awards. The Russian Aerospace Laboratory company he founded is known for producing the 'Locust' series of suicide drones. This type of drone was tested for the first time in July 2023, and the first 4000 units were delivered to combat personnel involved in Russian 'special military operations' in October 2024.
