UAV event in Moscow, Moscow area, Russian Federation on Wed 2nd August 2023

2nd August 2023

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Beaver, UJ-22 and “Mystery” Drone | How Ukraine Is Targeting Moscow In Kamikaze Strikes On Russia

Ukraine is using at least three types of long-range drones to attack within Russian borders, according to the New York Times. In Moscow alone, there have been six strikes since the May 3 attack on the Kremlin including one in the financial district on July 30. Officially, Ukraine has declined to claim or deny responsibility for drone strikes on Russian territory. However, according to analysis of flight footage, geolocated images of drone wreckage and witness accounts, the drones are part of Ukraine’s kamikaze fleet.

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Moscow ( Moscow area )

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