UAV event in Kherson Oblast, Kherson area, Ukraine on Fri 16th January 2026

16th January 2026

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GeoConfirmed UKR.

0:05-end - A person was attacked by a Russian FPV drone of the 98th Guards Airborne Division.

46.660155, 32.660696
MM66+378 Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @99Dominik_

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Location:
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Sources:
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Ukraine (UKR)

Kherson Oblast ( Kherson area )

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