Russia's Elite Drone Unit, Rubicon, Active Near Kharkiv
Russia's elite drone unit, Rubicon, has been reported active near Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv. The unit, known for its destructive capabilities, has caused significant disruption to Ukrainian logistics in the ongoing ukraine war.
Rubicon, which emerged as a major threat over the past year, is organized into specialized detachments using FPV strike drones and loitering munitions. Initially, its arrival caused acute pressure on Ukrainian positions. However, the situation has since eased.
The unit's main base is located at Patriot Park near Moscow. It was previously identified inside the Patriot complex. Rubicon's current mission is to destroy a logistics supply route for the Ukrainian army in the russia ukraine war region. Its deployment has significantly disrupted Ukrainian logistics in various sectors.
Ukraine's 13th Khartiia Brigade recently claimed Rubicon's presence on the approaches to Kharkiv. Meanwhile, the 141st Mechanized Brigade reported a clash with Rubicon near Sichneve in the Dnipropetrovsk region on October 7.
Rubicon's activities pose a significant threat to Ukrainian forces. Its deployment near Kharkiv and involvement in clashes indicate a potential escalation in Russia's drone warfare tactics in the ukraine war. Ukrainian forces remain vigilant and prepared to counter these threats.
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