Contents tagged with drone attack
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Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack on Russian regions
Ukrainian Forces launched a significant drone attack on targets in Russia. Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that its air defenses managed to destroy 46 Ukrainian UAVs across five regions in the early hours of Sunday, December 8th. Specifically, 17 drones were taken down over Belgorod, 12 over Kursk, six above Voronezh, seven over Rostov, and four in the skies of Astrakhan, the report detailed.
In the Voronezh region, a fire broke out at an industrial site following the crash of one drone, …
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Ukrainian drone attack targets critical Russian defense facility and oil depot in Kaluga
Drone strikes have reportedly targeted the Typhoon plant, a key facility in Russia's military-industrial complex, in the city of Kaluga, reported Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council
According to Kovalenko, the Typhoon plant is known for producing communication systems, electronic warfare, and radar equipment. It manufactures components for surveillance and targeting systems used in military vehicles. …
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Ukrainian drones attack missile plant in Russian city of Izhevsk
A critical facility in Izhevsk, used to produce military equipment for the Russian Ministry of Defense, including drones, was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle on the morning of November 17 around 7:00 AM local time. The target was the "IEMZ Kupol" engineering plant, situated at 101 Lenin Street, reports the Russian news outlet “Horizontal Russia” and local residents.
"Residents reported that the walls were shaking in their apartments and car alarms going off. According to them, a drone …
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Ukrainian drones strike key chemical plant in Russia's Tula region
Ukrainian Special operation forces and Ukrainian Security Service launched a drone attack on a chemical plant in Russia's Tula region on the night of November 9.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that 50 Ukrainian drones were allegedly intercepted over multiple regions, including Bryansk, Tula, Kursk, Novgorod, Smolensk, Tver, and Oryol. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation head, Andrii Kovalenko, provided details on Telegram …
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Key Russian defense plant in Bryansk comes under drone attack
A daring drone attack targeted the "Kremny EL" factory in Bryansk, Russia, late on October 18, marking a significant hit on one of the leading microelectronics suppliers in the nation. The factory, pivotal in the production of military-grade micro components for the Russian armed forces, was reportedly attacked by drones, according to the news outlet Astra.
Local authorities and Russian officials have yet to verify the strike on the facility, which plays a crucial role in supplying parts for …
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Russian drone explodes in Belarus
A recent incident highlights the precarious nature of regional drone activity. A Russian drone, originally launched toward Ukraine, exploded in the friendly territory of Kalinkavichy, Gomel Region, Belarus, north of Zhytomyr Region, early on Friday, October 4, as reported by Belarusian Hajun.
The report states, "Around 5 a.m., residents of Kalinkavichy heard the sound of an explosion. This information was later confirmed by multiple sources, pinpointing the blast at around 4:55 a.m." Notably, …
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Ukrainian drone attack targets Russian military airfield in Voronezh region, sparking explosions and fire
In the early hours of October 3, Ukrainian drones, operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Special Operations Forces (SSO), and other Defense Forces units, launched an attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region. According to Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, which cites sources within the Ukrainian intelligence, the operation targeted storage facilities holding guided aerial bombs, parking areas for SU-35 and SU-34 aircraft, and aviation fuel depots. …
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Unprecedented overnight drone assault rocks Russia
On the night of September 29, Russia faced one of the most extensive drone attacks on its territory to date, with explosions reported across several areas. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted Millerovo and Baltimore airfields, dealing significant blows to the Russian military capacity. The drones struck crucial ammunition depots in the Volgograd region, the airfield in Yeysk, and other vital installations. The Ukrainian Forces launched massive drone attacks on Russia overnight, with Russia' …
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Wagner base in Molkino engulfed in flames amid accusations of Ukrainian drone strike
A massive fire has engulfed a Russian military base used for training Wagner Group fighters in Molkino, located in the Krasnodar region. The Russian military bloggers blamed a Ukrainian drone attack, citing an air defense failure.
According to Russian influential Telegram channel "VChK-OGPU," which is reportedly linked to Russian special services, a strike targeted the military facility.
In July 2023, following a mutiny, the Wagner Group vacated the Molkino base, transferring control to the …
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Ukrainian drone strike destroys key Russian ammunition depot, sparking evacuations in Tver region
A large weapons depot was destroyed following an attack by Ukrainian drones in Toropets, Tver Region, reports Suspilne, citing a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
The depot stored missiles destined for Iskander operational-tactical missile systems, Tochka-U tactical missiles, guided aerial bombs (KAB), and artillery munitions, as noted by Suspilne. The SBU collaborated with the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the Ukrainian Special …