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deployment2026-07-23 20:35 UTC🇺🇦 Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Report: Ukraine begins receiving German-funded Stark Virtus loitering munitions after tests

A Telegram post citing Spiegel says Stark's Virtus kamikaze drone was tested in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and that Ukraine's armed forces have begun receiving serial units funded by Germany. The company reportedly declined to comment, while previously stating plans to quadruple production.
DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-07-23 20:35
Reported
2026-07-23
Location
Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates
46.4609, 34.8643
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage or casualty details reported; event concerns testing and delivery of loitering munitions.
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