Ukraine Drone Strikes in Russia
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Ukraine's drones have struck targets over 1,000 km inside Russia.
Ukraine's domestically built 'Beaver' (Bobr) drone has a reported range of ~1,000 km. In 2022, drones hit Engels air base in Saratov — home to Russia's nuclear-capable Tu-95 bombers — over 600 miles from Ukraine's border.
Topic poll · all networksHow far inside Russia have Ukrainian long-range drones managed to strike?
- Under 300 miles
- Around 600 miles
- Around 900 miles
- Over 1,200 miles
Guess, then reveal the answer
Over 1,200 miles
Russia hasn't faced aerial strikes on home soil since WWII
When Nazi Germany bombed Moscow in 1941-42, it was the last time enemy aircraft struck Russian cities. Ukraine's drone campaign — hitting Moscow, Kursk, and Belgorod — has broken that 80-year streak.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for escalating drone strikes deep into Russia?
Topic poll · all networksUkraine's 2022 drone strike on Moscow was the first since which war?
- World War II
- The Cold War
- The Chechen Wars
- The Georgian War
Guess, then reveal the answer
World War II
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