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    target of one of the airfields:
    @don_partizan reports on the attack on the training center for UAV operators in the Kiev region
    Tonight the territory of the Aeroprakt enterprise airfield was hit by cruise missiles.
    Coordinates: 50.4791766, 29.7357051
    • The company itself specializes in the design and production of ultra-light aircraft. In production, they use lightweight structures that provide high maneuverability and cost-effectiveness in operation.
    • According to available information, the airfield runway is regularly used for launching strike UAVs of various types against rear facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
    • Also, UAV operators were actively trained at existing bases.
    • After the strike, a strong fire formed in the area, which was accompanied by secondary explosions . No further details available.
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    https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/ukrainian-ultralight-aircraft-used-attack-russia-imagery-suggestsUkraine appears to have turned to converted ultralight aircraft to act as long-range one-way attack drones in a bid to extend its reach in Russia.
    Footage published online shows one of the aircraft, subsequently identified as a Ukrainian-made Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat or A-32 Vixxen ultralight, crashing into and exploding on buildings near a factory at Alabuga, Republic of Tatarstan, on April 2.
    Last edited by Okceg: 07/04/24
 
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