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Russian drone destroys Ukrainian 'Baba Yaga' hexacopter

Russian drone operators destroyed a heavy Ukrainian 'Baba Yaga' hexacopter near Myrne in Donetsk Oblast.

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Myrne, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 13:35 UTC
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Russian military channels have released footage showing drone operators from the 1198th Motor Rifle Regiment destroying a Ukrainian heavy 'Baba Yaga'-type hexacopter. The strike occurred near the settlement of Myrne in Donetsk Oblast. The 'Baba Yaga' is a large, improvised multi-rotor drone often used by Ukrainian forces for reconnaissance and bombing missions. This incident represents a tactical counter-drone success for Russian forces in the ongoing air war over the front lines.
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