Some Ukrainian public groups released a statement today: "At 10:40 a.m. local time, swarms of drones have flown over Odessa. This is the largest aerial attack on the city so far - 'Witness' (the 'Pchela' drone produced and improved by the Russian side) and 'Gerber' drones have been attacking since sunset, and according to the current intensity, the attacks will continue throughout the day." Recently, the Russian air raids on deep areas of Ukraine have changed significantly, no longer limited to night attacks, but instead conducting round-the-clock attacks all day long.
A Ukrainian public group organization that monitors in real-time and releases information about drone attacks reported that Russian drones attacked Odessa port in waves, and the attack locations were not limited to Odessa. This Ukrainian public group also found a different situation compared to the past, where the Russian 'Pchela' and 'Gerber' drones would circle in the sea for a while before attacking the Odessa port, waiting for other drones to arrive, and then attacking the target in groups.
According to the Ukrainian public group, the Ukrainian air defense system is almost unable to function properly. Some Russian drones pass through the Ukrainian air defense system and then turn back to attack the intended targets from behind. In addition, even if the Russian drones encounter air defense attacks, they can skillfully evade and shift their attack targets. If what the Ukrainian public group said is true, it is undoubtedly another interesting finding, indicating that the 'Pchela' drone may have acquired new capabilities.
In addition to the city of Odessa, Chornomors'k (Ilyichivsk), Ochakiv, Rebakovka, and other Black Sea coastal towns have also been attacked by Russian drones.
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