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Russia begins attacking Ukraine with new “whiskered” drones

Russia has started attacks on Ukraine using new drones characterized by “whiskers”. These UAVs were reportedly used to strike power lines in Kyiv, but their purpose remains unknown.

In brief

  • Russia has begun attacking Ukraine with new “whiskered” drones.
  • The drones were used to strike power lines in Kyiv.
  • The purpose of the “whiskers” on the drones is currently unknown.
  • Advisor to the president, Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov, stated that they are definitely not antennas.
  • Observers have noted the new drones being launched by Russia.
Covered by 4 of 6 media groups
  • Budget 1 source
  • Public money not in the collected reports
  • Media business 7 sources
  • Big capital 2 sources
  • Readers and grants not in the collected reports
  • Undisclosed 11 sources

No newsrooms from these groups in the collected reports: public money, readers and grants.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Undisclosed
  • Newsroom 11
52%11 items
Media business
  • Newsroom 7
33%7 items
Big capital
  • Newsroom 2
10%2 items
Budget
  • Newsroom 1
5%1 item

How we count media groups — Methodology

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