UAV

UAV event in Trabzon, Vakfıkebir area, Turkey on Wed 1st July 2026

1st July 2026

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Ukrainian Maya decoy drone crashed and exploded near the Turkish coastal town of Vakfıkebir, Trabzon reportedly carrying a 5 kg warhead — the light payload Ukraine has been fitting on Mayas recently.

The drone was most likely part of a Ukrainian strike package targeting Crimea or Krasnodar Krai and drifted off course due to a malfunction or Russian EW.

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Trabzon ( Vakfıkebir area )

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