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The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the Omsk region with drones on October 8, one of the drones reached the northern industrial hub.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) could attack the Omsk region, which is located 2,500 kilometers from the border, from the territory of other countries. The launch site of Ukrainian drones was named by Hero of Russia, Major General Sergei Lipovoy in a conversation with aif.ru.
“We are talking about launch sites that are located in other countries,” Lipovoy said.
The major general emphasized that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drones have the technical capabilities to fly to regions so remote from the border, but their warhead during such attacks is small due to the huge amount of fuel that is needed for flight.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the Omsk region, which is located 2,500 kilometers from the border, with drones on October 8. Governor Vitaly Khotsenko reported that air defense forces shot down most of the drones, but one drone reached the northern industrial hub.

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