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Russian forces strike two Ukrainian army’s logistics centers in Odessa Region

TASS English · 2026-09-06

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• What happened: Russian forces used Geran-4 Seeker drones to strike two logistics centers of the Ukrainian army in the Odessa Region, successfully hitting the targets according to the Russian defense ministry. • Why it matters: This strike highlights the ongoing military operations in Ukraine and the capabilities of Russian drone technology, which includes advanced electronic guidance systems for precision targeting. • What to watch next: Observers should monitor the response from Ukrainian forces and any potential escalation in military actions in the region, as well as the broader implications for the conflict.

Military operation in UkraineRussian forces strike two Ukrainian army’s logistics centers in Odessa Region According to the ministry, Geran-4 Seeker drones have state-of-the-art electronic guidance system that makes it possible for the drone to independently adjust its trajectory before hitting a targetMOSCOW, September 6. /TASS/. Russian forces used Geran-4 Seeker drones to strike two logistics centers of the Ukrainian army in the Odessa Region, the Russian defense ministry said. "A strike with the use of Geran-4 Seeker unmanned aerial vehicles was delivered at two enemy logistics centers near Nikolayev and Dachnoye in the Odessa Region. According to radar control data, the targets were successfully hit," it said and release a relevant video. According to the ministry, Geran-4 Seeker drones have state-of-the-art electronic guidance system that makes it possible for the drone to independently adjust its trajectory before hitting a target. 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