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Ukrainian Defense Industry and Drone Developers Hit in Strike on Training Ground Near Kiev

A strike occurred on a training ground near Kiev, Ukraine, during a military demonstration of defense products. Ukrainian defense companies, drone developers, and special services planning attacks on Russia were present. The attack resulted in casualties and damage to military equipment.

A strike hit a training ground near Kiev on July 24, 2026, during a military demonstration where defense companies were showcasing their products. Drone developers, officials from Ukraine's unmanned systems command, and special services planning attacks on Russia were present at the facility. The Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths stated that information about the participants' whereabouts had not been disclosed publicly. The attack caused casualties and damage to military equipment, though the exact number of casualties and extent of damage remain undisclosed. Sources confirm the strike and its participants but do not provide further details on the casualties or the attackers' identity.

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StateTASSJul 24, 08:00 PM
What to know of strike on training ground near Kiev used to demonstrate drones

At the time of the strike, drone developers, officials of Ukraine's unmanned systems command, as well as the special services that plan attacks on Russia were present at the facility

StateTASSJul 24, 05:24 PM
Zelensky’s adviser confirms strike on training ground near Kiev

According to the Ukrainian media, defense companies were showcasing their products to the military at the training ground

StateTASSJul 24, 04:50 PM
Ukrainian defense industry representatives hit in strike on training ground near Kiev

The Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths said that information about the participants' whereabouts had not been disclosed publicly