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strike2026-05-18 23:35 UTC

Post claims Russian soldier feigned death to avoid a Ukrainian drone strike

A social-media post describes a Russian soldier pretending to be dead to avoid being targeted by a drone strike. The post links to a video but provides no verifiable location, date, or outcome details.

Details

Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-18 23:35
Reported
2026-05-18
Location
Unspecified location (implied Ukraine-Russia war front)
Confidence
45 / 100

Damage assessment

No damage or casualty information provided; claim centers on attempted avoidance of a drone strike.

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