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exercise2026-10-22 16:05 UTC🇩🇪 Combined Resolve 26-07 exercise, Germany (also mentions Aurora 26 in Sweden and Hedgehog in Estonia)
Ukrainian UAV operators role-play opposing force in NATO-linked exercises in Germany, Sweden and Estonia
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian UAV operators acting as an opposing force caused high simulated losses during the Combined Resolve 26-07 exercise in Germany, prompting U.S. forces to adjust tactics and reduce simulated drone-related losses. It also cites earlier exercises in Sweden (Aurora 26) and Estonia (Hedgehog) where Ukrainian operators reportedly achieved significant simulated effects against armored vehicles.
DETAILS
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-10-22 16:05
Reported
2026-10-22
Location
Combined Resolve 26-07 exercise, Germany (also mentions Aurora 26 in Sweden and Hedgehog in Estonia)
Coordinates
51.1638, 10.4478
Confidence
58 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Simulated losses only: post claims 70% of conditional losses in first three days attributed to Ukrainian drones, later reduced to 30% after tactical changes; also claims simulated hits on armored vehicles in Sweden and Estonia exercises.
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