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militaryukrainelow impact10/08/2026, 23:31:53Confidence 49/100

Pletenchuk: Russia changes its tactics for drone strikes in Odesa region

According to Pletenchuk, Russia has altered its tactics for drone strikes in the Odesa region since mid-July. This includes the use of Banderol loitering munitions and Shahed-238 drones — not independently verified.

Location: Odesa

Claims & verification status

Claimed

Russia is using Shahed-238 drones in its drone strikes in the Odesa region.

Attributed to: Pletenchuk
Claimed

Russia has altered its tactics for drone strikes in the Odesa region since mid-July.

Attributed to: Pletenchuk

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • Pletenchuk claims Russia has altered its tactics for drone strikes in the Odesa region since mid-July — not independently verified.
  • Pletenchuk claims Russia is using Banderol loitering munitions in drone strikes in the Odesa region — not independently verified.
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Our assessment

If these claims are accurate, there may be an evolution in the threat profile for infrastructure and commercial operations in the Odesa region, particularly heightened risks for…

Sources & evidence

articleUkrinform (state agency)(class C)original