Drone strikes destroy an Iskander and two Tu-142 aircraft in Taganrog
Photo: drones destroy an Iskander and two Tu-142 aircraft in Taganrog (Getty Images)
On the night of May 30, the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed an Iskander system and two Tu-142 aircraft at a military airfield in Taganrog, Rostov region of Russia, according to Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.
The Tu-142 is a long-range anti-submarine aircraft based on a strategic bomber platform.
The Iskander operational-tactical missile system is a Russian ground-to-ground missile complex. It was reportedly targeted at a launch position on the outskirts of Taganrog.
"A courtesy visit to Taganrog was carried out by the Birds of the 1st Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces. The result was not limited to the list of targets mentioned above — things also 'heated up' near the water. Video to follow," Brovdi added.
Drone strikes destroy an Iskander and two Tu-142 aircraft in Taganrog pic.twitter.com/8j0Am0OEwg
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Drone attack on Taganrog
It should be recalled that Russia experienced another attack by unidentified drones on the night of May 30. In one city, a tanker came under attack, while in another, an oil depot was reportedly targeted.
Starting around 1 a.m., local public channels in Taganrog, Rostov region, reported that the city was under attack. Information about a drone threat persisted throughout the night and at least until 5 a.m.
At around 3:45 a.m., footage from Taganrog began appearing on social media. OSINT channels reported that Russians were widely complaining about explosions, with additional reports that blasts were heard in the area of Taganrog Bay and an aircraft plant.
