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Ukrainian drones reach Yekaterinburg

A Russian general outlined three theories for the origin of the drones that recently attacked Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk.

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Yekaterinburg, Russia
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Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 19:38 UTC
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Ukrainian drones have attacked two major cities in Russia's Ural Mountains, Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk, marking a significant extension of Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities. In an interview with Russian media, Major General Vladimir Popov outlined three possible theories for the origin of the drones. He suggested they could have been launched from neighboring Kazakhstan, from within Russian regions like Orenburg, or from Ukrainian border regions, though he considered the latter theory least likely due to payload limitations. The attacks represent a major escalation in Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russian territory.
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3d agoUkraine Watch

The attack has expanded to include the city of Chelyabinsk, with reports of explosions and a claim by the regional governor that an infrastructure attack was thwarted. Casualty details from Yekaterinburg are now confirmed, with one injured and five suffering from smoke inhalation.

3d agoUkraine Watch

A Russian general has publicly speculated on three possible launch points for the drones used in the recent attack on Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk.

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