Contents tagged with drone attack
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Ukraine strikes key Russian plant producing Shahed UAV warheads
Units from Ukraine's Armed Forces' Drone Systems struck the JSC "Federal Scientific and Production Center Research Institute of Applied Chemistry" in Russia's Moscow region on July 4, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The facility produces thermobaric warheads for Shahed-type UAVs and is deemed a critical part of Russia's military aggression towards Ukraine.
"The target was successfully hit. A fire and heavy smoke were observed at the location," the General Staff …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian ammunition and weapons depot in Bryansk
In the early hours of Saturday, June 28, the Russian city of Bryansk was rocked by a series of explosions, reportedly from an attack by Ukrainian drones.
According to a source within Ukrainian intelligence, cited by the Ukrainian news agency Suspilne, the strike was conducted by attack drones of the Main Directorate of Intelligence on Ukraine's Constitution Day, aiming at the 120th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The extent of the …
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Ukrainian drones strike key Russian defense plant in Taganrog
Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted the "Atlant AERO" plant in Taganrog, a facility known for its production of aerial and space equipment. The "Atlant AERO" plant is engaged in manufacturing aviation and space equipment. Moreover, local authorities report drone activity near the city's stadium. In the early hours of June 25, "friendly" drones visited the Atlant AERO plant in Taganrog.
Following the drone sightings, a fire broke out on the factory premises, as reported by locals who …
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Ukraine's domestic radar systems strengthen aerial defense against Russian drones
In Ukraine, tactical radar systems are already in production, playing a crucial role in the detection of Russian drones. Ukrainian anti drone units utilize these radars as part of their aerial defense systems. These compact radars, capable of tracking a target's position and altitude, are among the essential components of drone-based air defense. According to consultant Taras Timochko from the "Come Back Alive" fund in an interview with Mezha.Media, there is particularly high demand within the …
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Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt operations at major Russian defense plant in Tula
Ukrainian drones have disrupted operations at a key Russian defense plant in Tula, impeding the production of precision weaponry for Russia's military. The attack on the Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau marks a critical blow to one of Russia's eminent defense manufacturers. Reports from Russian outlet ASTRA, citing informed sources, reveal that the facility was targeted twice within a span of three days.
The initial strike occurred on June 18, when five Ukrainian drones breached the plant's …
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Drone strikes disrupt flights, target Russian military facility in Yelabuga
In an early Sunday morning development, airports in Kazan and Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan activated restrictions on flight departures and arrivals due to unidentified UAVs. At 6:30 AM, Tatarstan declared a "Carpet" emergency mode following reports of unknown drones seen in Chistopol and Yelabuga, according to the Russian Telegram channel Mash. As it stands, 43 flights at Kazan Airport are now delayed, with 23 flights postponed for departure and 20 for arrival.
Reports have surfaced suggesting a …
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Ukrainian drones target key Russian industrial sites in Samara and Stavropol regions
Two major industrial sites involved in the production of explosives and ammunition in Russia were hit by Ukrainan drones, reported the Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff on June 14.
In the early hours of Saturday, June 14, drones struck the "Nevinnomyssk Azot" chemical plant in the Stavropol region and the Novokuibyshevsk Catalysts Plant in the Samara region. "Nevinnomyssk Azot," part of the EuroChem group, stands as Russia's largest producer of ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers.
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Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv: 64 injured, 3 killed
Russian forces launched a drone attack on residential areas in Kharkiv on June 11. The latest reports confirm that 64 people have been injured, with nine of them being children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recovery efforts are ongoing in Kharkiv following the nighttime assault by Russian "Shahed" drones. The strikes targeted ordinary residential buildings. Tragically, three fatalities have been confirmed so far.
"Every new day now brings fresh malicious strikes from …
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Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at Russia's largest gunpowder plant in Kotovsk
In the early hours of June 11, a drone attack targeted the Tambov Gunpowder Plant in Kotovsk, as reported by the Telegram channel "News of Tambov and the Region". The attack led to a significant fire, accompanied by the sound of sirens throughout the city. Residents spotted the UAV soaring above Kotovsk, evading local air defenses, before striking the gunpowder facility, resulting in an intense blaze.
Footage captured the moment of an explosion, allegedly on the factory grounds. The Russian …
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Ukraine strikes key Russian military and industrial targets
In the early hours of June 9, Russia faced a significant blow with enemy aviation among the targeted assets. The aircraft were stationed at an airfield where carriers of Kinzhal missiles regularly take off for strikes on Ukraine, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The attack was carried out by units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Special Operations Forces in collaboration with other components of the Defense Forces. The target was the Savasleyka airfield, located in …