The Russians raised a drone to conduct reconnaissance in the Odessa region/illustrative photo
The Russians hoped to conduct aerial reconnaissance in the Odessa region. They launched the Orlan-10 drone.
It happened on the night of May 9th. However, the anti-aircraft missile unit of the air command “South” destroyed the Russian drone. Native Ukraine will win! our military summed up.
Preliminary downed drones
- The day before, on May 6, an enemy drone was shot down in the sky over the Dnepropetrovsk region. Another Russian aircraft in the region was eliminated on May 3.
- In Zaporozhye on April 28, Ukrainian defenders also shot down an enemy Orlan drone. He corrected the artillery fire of the occupiers, and also carried out reconnaissance in order to shell not only Ukrainian positions, but also peaceful villages along the front line.
- April 18, a Russian drone “poured” over the Odessa region. Once again, our anti-aircraft defenders dealt with it.
- On April 14, the Marines destroyed another Orlan-10. Moreover, the invaders tried to take the downed UAV, but our fighters were not at a loss and covered the invaders.
What is the situation in the Odessa region
In recent days, there have been many air alerts. Local residents heard the sounds of explosions several times a day. For example, on May 6, the invaders fired two missiles at the Odessa region. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Already on May 8, the aggressor troops fired missiles at the territory of the Fontanskaya UTC. Fortunately, there were no deaths as a result of this. During the night, the air defense forces shot down 2 missiles. Another 6 missiles hit objects in the region. For example, on May 8, as a result of shelling, the Russians destroyed the Grand Pettine hotel in Odessa.
The military administration of Odessa warned that there was a threat of new missile strikes. In addition, the authorities emphasize that it is now extremely dangerous to relax on the beaches. Not only because they are mined, but also because the enemy can fire on the coastline.
