Ukrainian drone warfare has been observed operating in Africa, utilizing technology derived from the Soviet era to challenge geopolitical interests.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 30
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What happened
Ukrainian drone warfare has been observed operating in Africa, utilizing technology derived from the Soviet era to challenge geopolitical interests.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ukraine is running drone operator training programs in Africa, while international terrorist groups seek its technology.Sub-event
Ukrainian drone attacks in Africa linked to Soviet technology.1 source
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The entities involved
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Africa
continent
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Soviet Union
former country in Eurasia (1922–1991)
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