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Rubikon center and Aerospace Forces hit UAV control sites
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 00:33 UTC · 1 source
Footage released shows coordinated attacks by the Rubikon electronic warfare center and crews of the Russian Aerospace Forces on Ukrainian UAV control stations within the special military operation zone. The strikes targeted ground control antennas and launch sites, aiming to degrade Kyiv's drone capabilities. Operators from Rubikon also conducted reconnaissance and damage assessment using their own UAVs after the attacks. The operation underscores Russia's integrated use of electronic warfare and air assets to counter Ukrainian unmanned systems.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 00:33 UTC · First reported: 3h ago