Following the downing of the A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft, the Russian Armed Forces are trying to replace it with reconnaissance drones, according to various sources. Natalia Humeniuk, head of the Joint Press Center of the Operational Command 'South', highlighted the increased drone activity. Over the past 24 hours, more than 100 drones have been recorded, indicating a significant uptick in their deployment. The types of drones mentioned include Russian UAVs such as Orlan-10, Orlan-30, ZALA, Forpost, and Orion UAVs. This move is seen as an attempt by Russia to compensate for the loss of the A-50 and maintain its reconnaissance capabilities. Yurii Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, suggested that the deployment of a 'record number' of drones along the frontline might be aimed at gathering intelligence for planning offensive actions.
Russia deploys “record number” of reconnaissance drones along frontline The increased number of reconnaissance drones might be linked to Russia’s attempts to gather more information to plan offensive actions, Yurii Ihnat, Ukrainian Air Force spox, said https://t.co/HqjiW8xS2q
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According to the Ukrainian MOD, Russians are "trying to replace the (downed) A-50 with reconnaissance drones" - this can involve a number of Russian UAVs, such as Orlan-10, Orlan-30, ZALA, and maybe a few Forpost and Orion UAVs. https://t.co/p4WvBfuOxD
⚠️ The Russian Armed Forces are trying to replace the destroyed A-50 with reconnaissance drones. 👀 Over the past 24 hours, more than 100 drones of this type have been recorded. https://t.co/2LGgsfA3XG
Russians are looking for alternatives to the downed A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and have increased the activity of reconnaissance drones, says Natalia Humeniuk, head of the Joint Press Center of the Operational Command "South". #RussiaUkraineWar