💥 Attack

Ukrainian FPV drones equipped with night vision capabilities attacked a Russian tank and military positions, demonstrating cost-effective nighttime drone operations developed by the charitable foundation Wild Hornets.

Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian FPV drones targeted a Russian tank, military truck, camouflaged Russian troop positions, and soldiers taking cover within a building

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

The night vision technical solution costs $50 compared to $1,000 for standard thermal imaging cameras

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

On the Lyman front, Ukrainian defenders repelled five Russian attacks near the settlements of Bilohorivka (Luhansk Oblast) and Terny (Donetsk Oblast), where Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defences.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Mordvichev was awarded the title of Hero of Russia for the capture of Avdiivka

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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:33:04.981Z

Source story: 30173