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Russia claims drone kills in southern Ukraine

Russian military units have released videos claiming the destruction of 11 Ukrainian drones in operations on the southern front.

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Southern Ukraine
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 03:46 UTC
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Russian forces have released combat footage from the southern front in Ukraine, claiming significant successes against Ukrainian drones. The 'Phoenix' crew of the 4th military base claimed to have destroyed five Ukrainian bomber UAVs in a single night, while the 'Valkyrie' detachment claimed to have eliminated six enemy reconnaissance drones over the course of a day. The videos, posted by a Russian military blogger, are part of ongoing information operations highlighting Russian air defense and electronic warfare capabilities. The claims have not been independently verified.
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