UAV event in Russian Federation on Sat 31st January 2026

31st January 2026

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GeoConfirmed UKR.

0:00-0:14 - 159th Mechanized Brigade hits a Russian-held dugout with a Fibre Optic FPV drone in Marlino after observing a group of Russian soldiers entering it.

50.35543, 37.066465

9348+5HG Mar'ino, Belgorod Oblast, Russia

GeoLocated by @AudaxonX

Geolocation:

https://x.com/AudaxonX/status/2017629909116473651

Location:

https://geoconfirmed.org/ukraine/624a223a-9069-4d86-5c68-08de50a6d34f

Sources:

https://x.com/AudaxonX/status/2017629913277141135

https://facebook.com/reel/2677551552582796

Visit our map: https://geoconfirmed.org/ukraine

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