Contents tagged with drone attack
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Belarusian helicopter downs Russian drone in airspace breach
A Belarusian Mi-24 helicopter reportedly engaged and destroyed a Russian "Gerbera" drone heading toward Ukraine on July 12, according to sources within Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
At the time of the incident, at least three Russian drones were present in Belarusian airspace. The drone targeted by the Belarusian air defense crew was detected during a routine patrol. The wreckage of the downed UAV reportedly fell within the Gomel region of Belarus.
The …
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Close call: Russian military nearly fires on Aeroflot Boeing 737 after mistaking it for a drone
Russian Social media channels have been abuzz with claims that a Russian Aerospace Defense team reportedly confused an Aeroflot passenger plane with a drone near Sheremetyevo Airport, putting the aircraft in jeopardy. An audio recording of the incident was shared, highlighting the tense cockpit conversations as the defense unit targeted the civilian aircraft, mistakenly identifying it as a drone.
During the episode, where Russian military forces were countering Ukrainian drone attacks on a …
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Ukrainian drone strikes target key defense factories in Russia's Tula region
In the early hours of July 11, Ukrainian Forces launched a series of drone strikes targeting four military factories in Russia's Tula region, which are linked to the production of munitions and weapons.
A slew of defense industry enterprises in the Tula region faced drone attacks during the night. The impacted areas included Tula itself and nearby areas, according to the Russian outlet, ASTRA.
Initial reports suggest that the strikes were precise, hitting targets crucial to Russia’s defense …
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Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian Ilsky oil refinery
In the early hours of July 7, a drone strike targeted a Russian military facility near Novorossiysk in the Krasnodar Krai. The attack focused on a workshop at the Ilsky Oil Refinery. Drones operated by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense were behind the strike.
Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted all the UAVs heading toward the refinery, with only debris landing on the facility grounds, as stated on the Telegram channel "The Operational …
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Ukrainian drone attack targets key ammunition plant in Russia's Moscow region
In the early hours of July 7, a drone attack targeted a strategic site in the Russian Federation, located in the town of Krasnozavodsk in the Sergiyev Posad District of the Moscow region.
The Ukrainian drones bypassed air defense systems, hitting a chemical plant specializing in ammunition production. Initial reports on the attack emerged online around 4 AM on July 7, with locals reporting the sound of drone engines and explosions near the local chemical plant, as noted on the Russian Telegram …
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Ukrainian drone strike military and industrial sites across Russia
In the early hours of July 5, Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Voronezh and Saratov regions as well as in Chuvashia, according to regional authorities and Ukrainian military intelligence. Roman Busargin, the governor of the Saratov region, reported that the strikes hit Saratov and Engels, damaging residential buildings. Astra, citing local residents, reported that the target of the attack was a military airfield in Engels.
Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of …
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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 …