Ukraine Launches Drone Attacks on Russia
7 sources · first reported Yesterday
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks on Russian soil, including annexed Crimea, with reports of strikes on oil refineries, depots, and a chemical plant. The attacks have been carried out by secretive Ukrainian teams using long-range drones. Russia has reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones and has denied seeking war aid from Belarus.
Why it matters
The use of drones in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia highlights the increasing importance of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern warfare, and the potential for asymmetric attacks to disrupt enemy supply chains and infrastructure.
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