Drone Strikes Hit Russian Aircraft
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Ukrainian drones struck Russian military aircraft near Anapa, destroying a helicopter and damaging a jet. The overnight operation also hit Russia's naval base at Novorossiysk. Russian sources confirmed the strikes, which targeted a Mi-8AMTSh helicopter and a Su-30 jet.
Why it matters
The use of drones in this operation highlights the increasing role of unmanned systems in modern warfare, and the potential vulnerabilities of traditional military assets to drone attacks.
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