Combat UAVs

Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory in Yelabuga

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, supported by other defense components, successfully struck a Russian military-industrial complex facility in Yelabuga, Tatarstan. This facility was a key producer, tester, and launcher of attack UAVs used against Ukrainian infrastructure. The General Staff confirmed the strike reached its target, and assessment of the results is ongoing. The attack follows an earlier report from the head of Tatarstan confirming a Ukrainian drone strike in the Yelabuga district.

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Ukraine’s Drone Army: 10 Million a Year to Change the War

Ukraine’s defense industry boasts an annual drone production capacity of up to 10 million units, significantly cheaper than comparable combat UAVs. These drones, already battle-tested and crucial to Ukrainian battlefield tactics (accounting for roughly 80% of attacks), are enabling strikes deep within enemy territory. Recent operations, such as the “Spiderweb” operation targeting Russian air bases, highlight the effectiveness of this technology and Ukraine’s resulting global leadership in drone warfare. Ukraine is actively seeking international partnerships to further develop and expand its drone capabilities.

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