UAV event in Donetsk Oblast, Kostyantynivka area, Ukraine on Sat 28th March 2026

28th March 2026

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GeoConfirmed UKR.

The 1008th Motorized Infantry Regiment hit a Ukrainian position in Kostyantynivka, which was claimed as a UAV control center, with a Vandal drone and a D-30 Howitzer.

48.533933, 37.733801
GPMM+HGF Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

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Reported involved units:
1008th Motorized Rifle Regiment ￫ 6th Guards Cossack Motorized Rifle Division ￫ 3rd Army Corps ￫ Central Military District ￫ Russian Ground Forces

Geolocation:
https://t.co/vszuUhKDAi

Location:
https://t.co/fPoGcj7cwf

Sources:
(1/2)
https://t.co/WO4vUBpZpG
https://t.co/mauJo2FlNA
(2/2)
https://t.co/WO4vUBpZpG
https://t.co/CScqnAWAgE

Visit our map: https://t.co/IJABboiAoe

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Ukraine (UKR)

Donetsk Oblast ( Kostyantynivka area )

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