Ukrainian forces strike Russian Molniya drone launch site in Pokrovsk – video

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 5 June, 21:12
Ukrainian forces strike Russian Molniya drone launch site in Pokrovsk – video
The airstrike. Screenshot from the video

Ukraine's defence forces have carried out a precision airstrike on central Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, hitting a Russian base used to launch Molniya loitering munitions and conduct aerial reconnaissance.

Source: 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces on Facebook

Quote: "The occupiers are actively trying to concentrate forces in the city to support offensive operations within the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps.

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According to available information, the enemy had established a drone base at the site, using it to launch Molniya attack UAVs and conduct aerial reconnaissance.

Our units promptly detect such facilities and destroy them."

Details: The Ukrainian military said the successful strike on central Pokrovsk significantly disrupted the operations of Russian drone units, limiting their ability to conduct reconnaissance and carry out attacks.

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