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Ukraine downs Russian incendiary drone

Ukrainian forces have shot down a Russian Shahed drone equipped with an incendiary payload designed to amplify fire damage upon impact.

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Ukrainian forces have intercepted and destroyed a Russian Shahed (Geran) strike drone that was carrying an incendiary payload. The specialized munition was designed to cause amplified fire damage upon impact with its target, indicating Russia's continued adaptation of its drone warfare tactics. This incident highlights the ongoing aerial combat between Ukrainian air defenses and Russian unmanned systems along the front lines.
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