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Drones have been appearing in the region around the Russian capital Moscow for several weeks. The Ukrainian drone wave has intensified in recent days – the flying objects appear to be closer to Moscow than ever before.
Authorities found a Ukrainian drone carrying explosives in the Bogorodsk region on Sunday, according to a report by the Russian state news agency Tass. This is about 360 kilometers east of Moscow and over 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
A day later, another flying object – equipped with a camera and a microphone – was discovered just four kilometers from the explosives drone. Both drones are drones manufactured in Ukraine and can fly up to 900 kilometers, Tass writes. Another camera drone was found later in the day.
UJ-22 drones in action?
More drone finds were reported on Tuesday. None of the flying objects were marked, the TASS writes. This information cannot be independently verified.
The Russian authorities have not disclosed which model it was. However, it is possible that Ukraine will start using UJ-22 drones. This has been known to the general public since the beginning of March. At that time, Russian authorities reported that a Ukrainian drone had been shot down near Moscow. It was loaded with explosives.
The UJ-22, developed by a Kiev company, resembles a light aircraft. There’s a propeller on her nose. In addition, the UJ-22 has landing gear and classic airplane wings. However, the drone does not contain model aircraft technology, but a state-of-the-art drive. According to the manufacturer, the UJ-22 can reach speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour and fly at altitudes of up to 6,000 meters.
Mysterious video causes a stir
Because the drone can also transport weights of up to 20 kilograms, it is also suitable as a small kamikaze drone. Explosives can be attached to the drone and then detonated at a specific location. However, the drone can also be used to quickly transport essential goods such as medicines.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (70) has already responded. In recent weeks, the Kremlin chief has had anti-aircraft systems installed on the roofs of houses in Moscow.
However, it is unclear whether these are sufficient. A video has been circulating on social media for several days showing the Red Square in Moscow and the Kremlin from above. It is said to have been filmed by a Ukrainian drone. This could not be independently confirmed and it is also unclear when the video was recorded.
However, if the footage of central Moscow came from a Ukrainian drone, it would probably be closer to Putin than ever before. (zis)
Source: Blick
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