UAV event in Zaporizhia Oblast, Novooleksandrivka area, Ukraine on Tue 19th May 2026

19th May 2026

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GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR.

Rough location - UAS Interceptor Unit "Posipaki" / "Minions" attacking a Russian Lancet.

47.756343, 35.374608
Q94F+GRQ Novooleksandrivka, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine

GeoLocated by @Kukulkan415

Reported involved units:
UAS Interceptor Unit "Posipaki" / "Minions" ▸ 39th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

Geolocation:
https://t.co/CN2grBADyf

Location:
https://t.co/PS8kHy7fia

Sources:
https://t.co/kktELRs4Rg
https://t.co/Wc5qvDsHtj

Visit our map: https://t.co/g9OP1aPlGP

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Ukraine (UKR)

Zaporizhia Oblast ( Novooleksandrivka area )

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