In occupied territory, Ukraine strikes elite Russian Rubicon drone unit ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks
Reported by The Independent ·
Strike reported in Berdiansk
Ukraine’s southern defence said on Monday that the Rubicon unit had been hit in occupied Berdiansk, in the Zaporizhzhia region. The military described the operation as a coordinated effort. Its statement said the strike showed Russian forces could not count on a safe rear area.
Ukrainian groups involved
Ukraine’s southern defence said the country’s forces could detect and hit enemy targets far from the front line. It also described the operation as coordinated under a single plan.
Talks resume amid fighting
The strike came as US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine were set to get underway in Abu Dhabi. The report said discussions appeared to be picking up again after months of deadlock linked to the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Key points
- Ukraine’s military said the Rubicon unit was struck in occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia.
- The unit hunts Ukrainian drone teams and intercepts reconnaissance and strike drones.
- Ukraine said several military groups and intelligence agencies supported the operation.
- The reported strike came hours before peace talks began in Abu Dhabi.