Ukraine attacked Russian pilots' school. Kyiv: Over 60 cadets dead

In a significant development on the eastern front, Ukraine's drone forces have announced a successful strike against a key Russian military installation. The operation, carried out by the Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, targeted a center reportedly used for training Russian drone operators and for the production of ammunition and components for unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed the pilot training center 'Center of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences.'

Kyiv claims that the attack resulted in substantial casualties, reporting that at least 65 cadets were killed, along with the commander of the facility, identified by the call sign 'Buryi.' The SBS stated that production buildings and workshops were destroyed, including four Tigr armored vehicles that were undergoing repair. This assertion, if accurate, represents a considerable blow to Russia's military capacity, particularly in the realm of drone technology and operations.

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In the attack, production and workshop buildings were destroyed, in which there were four Tigr armored vehicles delivered for repair. All vehicles were destroyed. The commander of the school, Lieutenant Colonel with the call sign 'Buryi,' was also killed. The total personnel losses amount to at least 65 people.

The Ukrainian military emphasized the strategic importance of this strike, noting that it directly weakens the enemy's ability to train crews, repair equipment, and supply frontline units. The operation, codenamed 'Achmat's Snow,' was reportedly a collaborative effort involving the SBS Deep Strike Center, intelligence units, and the Security Service of Ukraine. From Kyiv's perspective, such actions are crucial for disrupting Russian logistics and degrading their offensive capabilities, demonstrating Ukraine's growing proficiency in asymmetric warfare.

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Striking such facilities directly weakens the enemy's ability to train crews of unmanned systems, repair armored vehicles, and supply units on the combat directions.