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Russia claims 22 drones downed over Belgorod

Russian volunteer unit 'Orlan' has released footage showing combat operations destroying Ukrainian drones in the Belgorod region.

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Belgorod region, Russia
Updated
Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 16:31 UTC
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Russian volunteer units 'BARS-Belgorod' and 'Orlan' claim to have eliminated 22 enemy drones over the Belgorod region between 07:00 on April 18 and 07:00 on April 19. The report includes video footage from the 'Orlan' unit showing combat operations destroying Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) drones, with the unit describing themselves as 'Headhunters' in the footage. This activity highlights ongoing cross-border drone warfare and defensive actions by Russian forces in the border area. The footage was shared on Russian military channels, emphasizing the unit's role in countering Ukrainian drone incursions.
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19 AprОперативный простор

New footage from the 'Orlan' unit specifically shows combat operations destroying Ukrainian drones, with the unit branding themselves as 'Headhunters'.

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