Back in Mariupol: Ukraine's Azov operates strike drones 160 km from battlefield – video
A new video posted on social media shows how drone pilots from the 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard are operating reconnaissance and strike systems in Mariupol, patrolling roads up to 160 km away from the line of contact.
Source: 1st Azov Corps
Quote: "Azov is back in Mariupol – for now with the help of a reconnaissance and strike system. Pilots from the 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard are patrolling roads at a depth of 160 km from the line of contact."
Details: The footage shows attack drones flying over Mariupol, its roads and industrial areas, including the territory of the Azovstal steelworks. It also captures strikes on Russian military equipment and lorries on routes used by Russian forces.
Quote: "Mariupol and enemy military targets seen through the lens of reconnaissance and strike systems. The enemy is using Ukrainian roads in the city and its outskirts to move personnel and other military equipment."
The corps added that they continue to create a "sanitary zone" (buffer zone) for Russian logistics and the depth of strikes will increase further.
"Azov is already patrolling its native Mariupol – from the sky for now. But there's more to come," the corps added.
Background: Ukrainian forces recently demonstrated the Blyskavka attack drone – a reverse-engineered Ukrainian equivalent of the Russian Molniya with a range of up to 60 km.
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