Kyiv Using 'Ukrainian Storks' For Reconnaissance Over Bakhmut

A Ukrainian reconnaissance unit flies a domestically developed Leleka drone over the city of Bakhmut. The Leleka, which means stork in English, tracks enemy movements in the area. Russia claims its forces have taken full control of Bakhmut, but Ukraine insists it still holds a part of the city.
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