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russian Forces Intensify Use of Drones in Southern Ukraine

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russian troops have intensified the use of drones in southern Ukraine, with over 80 units recorded in the region within a day

Nataliia Humeniuk, Head of the Joint Press Centre of Operational Command South, reported this at the Ukraine-Ukrinform media center.

Humeniuk stated that the russians are deploying FPV drones capable of dropping fragmentation munitions, along with various other modifications, including those designed for reconnaissance.

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"The enemy does not cease activities in the Right Bank direction. The liberated territories in the immediate vicinity of the water are particularly affected by regular shelling and the use of drones. Over the last two days, a record number of FPV drones have been observed, up to 80 during one combat day. This is mainly in Kherson Oblast. This presents a substantial threat and indicates an enhanced capability on their part," Humeniuk noted.

She also clarified that the russians are launching drones from the Kinburn Spit in the direction of Mykolaiv Oblast.

Humeniuk noted that russians continually modify their tactics to find ways of bypassing Ukrainian air defense systems.

According to the spokesperson, such actions by the enemy indicate intentions to disperse the Defense Forces along the entire length of this front section. Meanwhile, the Southern Defense Forces continue to expand their foothold.

"As of today, we can state that our work has yielded results. We have an expansion of footholds, but it is important to realize that the frontline is highly dynamic," Nataliia Humeniuk stated.

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