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Ukraine's $55K Plywood Drone Hits Record 2,500km Strike on Russian Refinery
Ukraine's FP-1 drone, made of plywood and costing $55,000, flew 2,500 km over 12 hours to strike Russia's largest gasoline producer in Omsk on July 6. The attack halted operations at the Gazprom Neft refinery. This marks the longest known drone strike in the conflict.
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The strike highlights how low-cost drones can achieve strategic effects against high-value targets, but the use of plywood suggests Ukraine is prioritizing range and payload over stealth or sophistication.
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Ukraine conducts record drone strike of 2,500km after 12-hour flight — $55,000 unit made of plywood halts operations at Russia's largest gasoline producer →
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