16 APR 2026
UkraineKharkiv Oblast, Ukraine

Russia's 'Molniya-2' drone unit strikes Kharkiv Oblast

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 14:24 UTC · 2 sources

A Russian drone unit from the 1st Guards Tank Army is conducting operations in Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, equipped with 'Molniya-2' unmanned aerial vehicles. The unit has reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian armored combat vehicle, as shown in video footage released by the operators. This strike is part of ongoing Russian efforts to target Ukrainian military assets in the region using advanced drone technology.

Updates
13h agoОперативный простор

Video footage confirms the destruction of a Ukrainian armored combat vehicle by the drone unit.

Key Details
Unit: 1st Guards Tank Army, Western grouping
UAV Model: Molniya-2
Payload: ~6 kg warhead
Sources
TGMilitary Waveview13h ago
TGОперативный просторview13h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 14:24 UTC · First reported: 13h ago
Russia's 'Molniya-2' drone unit strikes Kharkiv Oblast — TheDailyEuro