Roma Sold The Latest Orlan-10 Drone for Scrap Metal in Russia´s Tambov Region

In central Russia, in the Tambov region, Roma, also known as “Gypsies,” brought an Orlan-10 drone – which Moscow considers the most effective drone in the Russian army – to a scrap metal collection point.

Employees of the scrap yard called the police and sappers, according to Russian Telegram Baza.

“Most likely, this is a reconnaissance Orlan-10. The police are now investigating where the drone was stolen or found. According to the updated data, the drone will be sent to Moscow after the investigation,” Baza reposted.

The Orlan-10 is the latest Russian drone designed and manufactured by the St. Petersburg-based Special Technology Center (STC). The drone is designed for reconnaissance and surveillance. It can transmit targets for destruction by various combat vehicles, as well as be used to adjust artillery fire and electronic warfare.

At the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Orlan-10 was also used at the front in a strike version. To do this, it is equipped with high-explosive mini-bombs, converted from VOG-25 ammunition for an under-barrel grenade launcher, and then launched from a catapult.

Last week, the Moscow Times reported that about 10 drones were discovered in the forests of the Moscow region after the snow melted. The Russian Defense Ministry called on citizens to be vigilant.

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On Wednesday, May 1, Ukraine’s Millitary Intelligence (HUR) drones again attacked a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region, intelligence sources told Kyiv Post on the same day.

“This is a special operation of the HUR,” the intelligence source said, adding that “it was colorful.”

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