Ukraine advisor: Russians collecting Ukrainian drones for provocations
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Russia is reportedly collecting surviving Ukrainian drones to use in future provocations.
- A Ukrainian presidential advisor confirmed these actions, citing analysis from the "Militarny" publication.
- The collected drones are being prepared for use in staged incidents.
Russia is allegedly gathering surviving Ukrainian drones, preparing to repurpose them for future provocations, according to a Ukrainian presidential advisor. Serhiy Nesterenko, known by the call sign "Flash," stated on his Telegram channel that Russian forces are collecting these unmanned aerial vehicles.
Nesterenko's assertion is supported by a hypothesis put forth by journalists from the publication "Militarny." They suggest that Russia is utilizing Ukrainian drones for its own objectives. While the exact methods of collection and preparation remain unspecified, the advisor's statement indicates a deliberate effort by Russia to acquire and potentially modify these drones.
The implications of this alleged drone collection point towards a strategy of staged incidents or false flag operations. By using Ukrainian drones, Russia could aim to create scenarios that misrepresent Ukraine's actions or sow disinformation, further complicating the ongoing conflict.
I can confidently say that...
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.