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Russian drone operators strike Ukrainian supply drones near Novoselovka

Bottom line

Russian milbloggers report drone operators striking Ukrainian supply depots and positions near Novoselovka, specifically targeting Ukrainian supply drones.

Why it matters

Indicates a tactical shift towards interdicting Ukrainian drone logistics in the Donbas, potentially degrading their ability to sustain frontline operations.

Rybar reports that Russian drone operators are actively striking Ukrainian supply depots and positions near Novoselovka and Pervomaisky. The signal highlights that these strikes are specifically targeting Ukrainian supply drones operating north of the contact line, amid ongoing Ukrainian counterattacks in the Konstantinovka sector. This suggests a focused effort to disrupt Ukrainian logistical flows in the Donbas.

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Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Telegram channel, Russian side:Rybarsource Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    📝 Шаг вперёд, шаг назад 📝 обстановка на Дружковском направлении Вслед за подступами к Славянску контратаки ВСУ участились в окрестностях Константиновки . Противник, пользуясь локальным превосходством в «малом небе», проводит контратаки с целью вернуть позиции в городе. Штурмовые

Topicsdronesrussiaukraine war

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Robot War (2026). Russian drone operators strike Ukrainian supply drones near Novoselovka. Hetzner OSINT, 29 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-29--russian-drone-operators-strike-ukrainian-supply-drones-near-novoselovk/

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  title = {Russian drone operators strike Ukrainian supply drones near Novoselovka},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-29--russian-drone-operators-strike-ukrainian-supply-drones-near-novoselovk/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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