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Air Delivered

Uncrewed aerial vehicle

Air Delivered event in Novodanylivka area, Ukraine on Sun 18th October 2026

18th October 2026

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Russia attempted an attack on Novodanylivka (southeast of Orikhiv) three days ago using VPK Ural "Spartak" MRAP, a UAZ-452 "Bukhanka" van, and two quadbikes. 

The attack, which was carried out under the cover of fog, was likely aimed at deploying new groups of infantry into Novodanylivka for repeated infiltrations into Orikhiv, rather than advancing further using those vehicles - a similar tactic to what was seen with the mechanised assault in the Dobropillya direction a few months ago. 

The Ukrainian 65th Mechanised Brigade claims that the force of 20 Russian soldiers which managed to dismount in Novodanylivka were all killed using drones and artillery, although the video only shows a handful of confirmed hits on infantry. 

We will likely find out if the attack failed in its goals or not in the coming weeks, if we see new Russian infiltrations into Orikhiv.

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