Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
The Russian Armed Forces 3rd Army channel deleted its own post bragging about a drone strike on a cyclist…
The Russian Armed Forces 3rd Army channel deleted its own post bragging about a drone strike on a cyclist near Kramatorsk, pulling it down only after the story gained online attention.
Why it matters
The deletion suggests an attempt to retract a claim that may have been controversial or damaging, highlighting the sensitivity of targeting civilians in the conflict.
What's unclear
- What exactly did the original post claim?
- Why was the post deleted?
- Was the drone strike confirmed by any other sources?
Linked public sources
- The Russian Armed Forces 3rd Army channel deleted its own post bragging about a drone strike on a cyclist near Kramatorsk. They pulled it down on... — WarTranslated (TG)
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