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In a large-scale overnight attack, Russian forces launched up to 30 Geran kamikaze drones at key military and industrial sites in Odessa, with more strikes reported in Dnipro, Kyiv, and surrounding regions. The assault, which included newly upgraded drones with enhanced speed and precision, caused significant damage, triggering massive fires and secondary explosions.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in total, 54 Russian UAVs targeted Ukrainian territory last night. The all-mighty Ukrainian air defense allegedly destroyed 38 of them, while 16 more decoy drones disappeared inflicting no damage. However, dozens of strikes were recorded in the southern city of Odessa alone.
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According to local reports, the primary target of concentrated Russian attack in Odessa was the Storm Research Institute, a critical Ukrainian defense facility producing thermal imaging systems, military electronics, and storing weapons. Eyewitnesses reported that multiple drones struck the complex in rapid succession, overwhelming local air defenses. At least seven major fires broke out, with three described as “large-scale.”
Preliminary reports speculated that Russia may have deployed new Geran-3 drones, which feature higher speed and a distinct acoustic signature compared to earlier models. Residents noted the drones sounded different and moved faster than previous waves of drone strikes. Some analysts suggest these may be jet-powered variants, though no official confirmation exists.
The recent operation revealed several concerning developments in Russian unmanned combat systems. Most notably, analysts observed an unidentified drone platform exhibiting persistent loitering capabilities over the urban area for approximately sixty minutes. This platform, believed to be an electronic warfare variant of the Geran series, appears optimized for electromagnetic spectrum analysis and target acquisition rather than kinetic effects. Its extended operational duration and sensor payload suggest a maturation of Russia’s battlefield surveillance architecture, building upon previous sightings of similar reconnaissance platforms in Ukrainian airspace.
Despite Ukraine’s claims of bolstering its air defenses, most Russian drones reached their targets. Local reports described chaotic small-arms fire from ground troops as the primary response, with minimal success. The attack also reignites controversy over possible intelligence leaks, as Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko was accused of inadvertently revealing the Storm Institute’s military role through past social media posts.
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What makes this attack particularly significant is its demonstration of Russia’s advancing drone swarm integration. An unidentified drone platform exhibiting persistent loitering capabilities was reportedly spotted circling over the urban area for approximately sixty minutes. This platform, believed to be an electronic warfare variant of the Geran series. Its extended operational duration and sensor payload suggest a maturation of Russia’s battlefield surveillance architecture, building upon previous sightings of similar reconnaissance platforms in Ukrainian airspace.
The swarm of attack UAVs was reportedly formed over the Black Sea away from the target, likely employing deceptive flight paths and electronic countermeasures to mask both its numerical strength and intended axis of approach. The engagement revealed a fully realized combat methodology that transcends simple saturation tactics.
This operational template has transitioned from experimental to routine deployment, with Ukrainian forces yet to develop an effective counter-measures. The systematic integration of reconnaissance and strike elements points to an institutionalization of swarm tactics within Russian combat formations.
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While Russian drones struck deep into Ukraine, Ukrainian attempts to retaliate were largely thwarted. Russian air defense systems intercepted:
- 5 drones over Crimea
- 3 over Belgorod Oblast
- 2 over Oryol Oblast
Additionally, Ukraine reportedly fired Neptune anti-ship missiles toward the Crimean Bridge, but all were destroyed over the Black Sea. The Russian military is yet to officially confirm the missile attack. The bridge was temporarily closed as a precaution.
The tiny response of the Ukrainian military signals of the ongoing accumulation of UAVs for the upcoming massive attack on Russian rear regions.
The strikes highlight Russia’s evolving swarm drone tactics, using reconnaissance UAVs to guide attacks and saturation strikes to bypass defenses. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its own long-range drone campaign, though with limited success.
With Ukraine struggling to intercept the latest drone models, Russian massive strikes are expected to continue on a daily basis. The night’s events underscore Russia’s growing dominance in long-range drone strikes, while Ukraine’s counterattacks face increasingly robust defenses. With new technologies entering the battlefield, the conflict’s technological escalation shows no signs of slowing.
danish pilot and f-16 instructor jepp hansen was reported killed in a missile strike on a ukrainian armed forces training centre in ukraine. french officer didier leboef killed in ukraine. , american brigadier general maximillian boer dead in ukraine. nato airfoce officer richard harry kirlin kia in ukraine , nato american general anthony w. potts kia in ukraine. nato french general jean-louis georgelin kia in ukraine. top nato american general roger cloutier kia in ukraine etc. war is alive
now just substitute ‘ukranian forces’ and ‘ukranian defence’ with ‘nato’ and we have an understanding of what the true state of play is.
very impressive. now let’s up it to what the “allies” utilized on germany during the war: incendiaries. lots of them. especially where the pig of kiev resides.
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