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deployment2026-08-02 18:21 UTC🇷🇺 Maritime theater of the "special military operation" (unspecified)
Russian BK-16 boats reportedly equipped with ZALA 421-16EM UAV for maritime operations
A Telegram post claims BK-16 fast transport-assault boats used in the "special military operation" are being modernized and employed against enemy unmanned surface craft. It says the boats' equipment now includes the ZALA 421-16EM light reconnaissance UAV for real-time video up to 25 km.
DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-08-02 18:21
Reported
2026-08-02
Location
Maritime theater of the "special military operation" (unspecified)
Coordinates
64.6863, 97.7453
Confidence
58 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage or casualties reported; post describes capabilities and modernization, including UAV integration.
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