UkrainePoltava, Ukraine
Russian drones destroy Ukrainian fire group near Poltava
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:26 UTC · 1 source
Russian drone specialists have successfully targeted and destroyed a mobile fire support group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Poltava. The operation used Geran unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to conduct precise strikes, neutralizing Ukrainian artillery assets. The attack is reported to have significantly impacted the operational capabilities of Ukrainian forces in the area, highlighting the continued use of drone warfare deep behind the front lines.
Key Details
UAV Type: Geran drones
Target: Mobile fire support group & artillery assets
Location: Vicinity of Poltava
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:26 UTC · First reported: 17h ago