Russian Insider Claims Involvement in Drone Attacks on Military Targets
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Two men who say they work for Ukrainian intelligence—Ivan and Foma—have revealed details of alleged drone attacks on Russian military sites. Ivan claims he personally carried out strikes on a strategic bomber and an arms factory, while Foma, who has been operating a covert network from exile in Poland, says he monitored senior officers and supplied intelligence but denies direct participation in the attacks. Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the identities of both men, but independent verification of the operational details remains elusive. Both claim their actions were aimed at weakening President Putin’s regime. The BBC report highlights the shadowy nature of these sabotage efforts and the challenges of substantiating such claims from within Russia.
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俄罗斯内部卧报称参与针对军事目标的无人机袭击
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- Ivan
- Action：
- 声称参与针对俄罗斯军用目标的无人机袭击
- Object：
- 俄罗斯军用目标
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- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 19, 08:06
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 19, 08:17
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- BBC WorldRelated fact: single sourceFact occurrence time unverifiedSource report revisedTwo Russian men claim involvement in sabotage operations targeting Russian military assets for Ukraine
Report first recorded Oct 19, 08:17
Two Russian men, Ivan and Foma, have given rare accounts of operations targeting Russian military assets and personnel for Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR). Ivan claims involvement in drone attacks on strategic bombers and munitions factories inside Russia. Foma, living in exile in Poland, runs a network that surveils high-level Russian officers for potential targeting, though he denies direct participation in attacks. The GUR has confirmed their roles but acknowledges it cannot verify the full scope of their activities. Ukrainian authorities have acknowledged a strategy of coordinated drone attacks inside Russia, while the men say they oppose Putin's regime and aim to speed up its downfall.
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