DEVASTATING STRIKE
Watch moment £16m Russian stash of 400 kamikaze drones are blown to smithereens in crippling blow to Putin’s air power
Watch the deadly drones go up in smoke in the above clip
DRAMATIC new footage shows the moment a stash of Russian kamikaze drones were blown to smithereens, crippling Putin's troops.
More than 400 Shahed Iranian-style kamikaze drones worth £16 million were destroyed in a devastating Ukrainian air strike at a Russian warehouse in the Krasnodar region.
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The huge inferno at an ammunition depot in Oktyabrsky, near Yeysk, saw explosions lasting for hours following the pinpoint hit by Ukrainian troops.
The blazing inferno was visible from many miles away as the explosion engulfed the 17,200 square ft warehouse.
An eyewitness said: “Something is exploding near Oktyabrsk, and it's very scary.”
Kyiv's armed forces general staff and SBU intelligence service claimed victory following the destruction of the Shahed drones.
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In a separate overnight drone attack in an adjoining region, Ukraine damaged the Khanskaya military airfield in Russia’s Adygea Republic, used for strikes by Vladimir Putin’s troops.
The training base of the Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots is located at the airfield.
Near the strike at Khanskaya, a local said: "Drones attacked the military airfield, there is a real war going on there."
A male voice said: "We need to get the **** out of here...
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“I don't know what to do, my whole body's shaking.
"I'm shaking really bad. I don't know what to do, it's horrible."
It comes days after ammunition silos containing shells provided by repressive North Korea went up in smoke following a strike at the secret 67th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate base.
The armed forces general staff in Ukraine said its naval forces carried out the strike on the Shahed drone stash along with the SBU.
A statement said: “According to available information, nearly 400 strike drones were stored there.
"Based on objective control results, a direct hit was made on the target.
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"Secondary explosions were observed at the site.";
The Russian authorities acknowledged the massive fire but did not specify the cause.
A fuel storage facility was believed to be ablaze, and the main buildings at the airport appeared to be destroyed.
An evacuation of a nearby village was announced.
The major fire was recorded by the NASA satellite monitoring system.
The Russian defence ministry said that 47 drones were destroyed over Krasnodar region, and 12 over the territory of Kursk region.
Another nine drones were destroyed over the Rostov region, and others of Bryansk, Belgorod, Voronezh, and Crimea.
Another 15 drones were allegedly downed over the Azov Sea.
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It follows dramatic new footage of Ukraine's Sea Baby drone wreaking havoc on Russian positions and terrorising Putin's troops.
Unlike Kamikaze drones that blow up near enemy targets, the advanced Sea Baby drones are designed to attack and return to the battlefield to fight another day.
Incredible footage released by Kyiv's troops shows these powerful unmanned boats firing deadly rockets straight into the air to target Russian positions.
This includes Russian-occupied areas of Kinburn Spit, which extends west into the Black Sea between the Dnipro-Bug estuary and Yahorlyk Bay.
With a range of up to 1,000km, these advanced drones can be seen hitting long-range targets with accuracy while defending themselves from being damaged by enemy attacks.
Military bosses are understood to have assembled a team of specialists from across the fields to ramp up the production of these drones.
Ukraine's military has mastered drone warfare since Putin first invaded the country in February 2022.
Since early 2023, the cheap, explosive, flying machines have become one of Kyiv's biggest success stories on the battlefield.
Ukraine’s “Achilles” troops are specialised drone warfare units within the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, playing a pivotal role in Ukraine’s ongoing defence against Russian forces.
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These troops have gained recognition for their expertise in using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in combat, particularly in repelling Russian assaults and destroying enemy equipment.
The battalion operates highly effective UAVs, such as the "Vampire" drones, which have been instrumental in targeting Russian positions and equipment, particularly in nighttime operations.
How Russia is using war wolves to combat drones
By Nick Parker, Foreign Editor
RUSSIA has deployed war wolves on the Ukraine front line — because the beasts react early to kamikaze drone sounds.
Troops say the howling animals have a good sense of smell, are sociable and active, and can warn of danger in advance.
Two tamed wolves have been sent to serve with Vladimir Putin’s soldiers and more will follow if the experiment is a success.
A Russian news agency reported: “The predators can hear the approach of drones and warn of danger in advance.
"They will help Russian soldiers carry out combat missions in the [war] zone.”
The two females were rescued from Siberian region Khakassia and raised by wolf-tamer Aleksandr Konchakov.
In a video, he can be seen feeding ice cream to one of the wolves, called Vysota.
He said: “The puppies were simply brought to me by hunters without a mother.
“They have excellent intuition and are smart.”
Moscow State Circus chief Edgard Zapashny said: “I hope these two female wolves, who will now be with our fighters, will not be harmed, and that the men will surround them with care and ensure their safety.
“In turn, they will save the lives of our soldiers.”
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