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Ukraine uses British drones for deep strikes inside Russia, Times reports
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Ukraine has conducted deep strikes inside Russia using British-made drones and cruise missiles over the past six months, targeting key military and industrial sites. Weapons like the BAE Systems Nyan drone and "Flamingo missiles" have been employed. Attacks have hit oil refineries, military infrastructure, the Progress Rocket Space Center in Samara, and a major Wildberries warehouse in Moscow Oblast, with reports of fires and strikes in other Moscow regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of "Flamingo missiles" in one of the strikes.
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Who's Involved
Ukraine
country conducting deep strikes inside Russia
Times
publication reporting on British drone usage
BAE Systems
manufacturer of Nyan drones used by Ukraine
Progress Rocket Space Center
Russian facility producing Soyuz rockets and military satellites, struck by Ukraine
Roscosmos
Russian space agency overseeing the Progress Rocket Space Center
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President confirming missile usage
Wildberries
company whose warehouse in Moscow Oblast was targeted
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Key facts
Ukraine has used British-made drones for deep strikes inside Russia over the past six months.
Targets have included oil refineries and military infrastructure.
The BAE Systems Nyan drone is among the weapons used.
Ukraine struck the Progress Rocket Space Center in Russia's Samara region.
The Progress Rocket Space Center produces Soyuz rockets and military satellites.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack on the Progress Rocket Space Center.
"Flamingo missiles" were used in the strike on the Progress Rocket Space Center.
A major Wildberries warehouse in Koledino, Moscow Oblast, was reportedly targeted.
A fire occurred at the Wildberries warehouse.
Strikes were also reported in Domodedovo and Chekhov, Moscow Oblast.
Authorities have not yet commented on the Moscow Oblast strikes.
Over the past six months, Ukraine has utilized British-made drones for deep strikes within Russian territory, targeting critical oil refineries and military infrastructure. The BAE Systems Nyan drone is identified as one of the weapons employed in these operations, according to reports from the Times.
In parallel, Ukraine has also struck a major Russian rocket factory, the Progress Rocket Space Center, located in Russia's Samara region. This facility is a key component of Roscosmos and is involved in the production of Soyuz rockets and military satellites. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed this attack, stating that "Flamingo missiles" were used.
Further strikes have reportedly targeted a significant Wildberries warehouse in Koledino, Moscow Oblast, which resulted in a fire. Additional strikes were reported in Domodedovo and Chekhov, areas within Moscow Oblast. Authorities have not yet officially commented on these specific incidents in the Moscow region. The use of various weapons, including drones and cruise missiles, indicates a sustained effort by Ukraine to disrupt Russian military and industrial capabilities.
↳ Why This Matters
Over the past six months, Ukraine has utilized British-made drones for deep strikes within Russian territory, targeting critical oil refineries and military infrastructure. The BAE Systems Nyan drone is identified as one of the weapons employed in these operations, according to reports from the Times.
Frequently asked questions
The BAE Systems Nyan jet-powered drone and another unspecified British-manufactured drone are reportedly being used.
Targets have included oil refineries near Moscow, Yaroslavl, and Volgograd, as well as the city of Belgorod.
Unnamed sources suggest Russia might increase hybrid warfare against the U.K.
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