Russian Combat Drone Forum Postponed Over Fears of Ukrainian Attack
Organizers said protecting the annual Dronnitsa forum would require pulling air defenses and security personnel from other locations.
- Organizers of the annual Dronnitsa forum in Veliky Novgorod postponed this year's event on Wednesday, citing intelligence that Ukraine planned a combined attack involving ballistic missiles and what they described as "terrorist bio-drones."
- The lakeside venue sits roughly 120 kilometers from the Valdai residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, where organizers stated protecting participants would require diverting air defenses from facilities in the Novgorod region.
- Aimed at building a professional community, the KTsPN analytical center stages the assembly to promote "military unmanned aviation" and support those working "for the victory of Russian arms in the special military operation."
- Principal founder Alexei Chadayev confirmed the decision, claiming Ukrainian forces "would not have targeted Dronnitsa itself." Independent verification of the planned operation is unavailable, and there was no immediate comment from Ukraine.
- Organizers stressed the event was postponed rather than canceled, noting that a recent change in the command of Russia's Unmanned Systems Troops prompted them to prioritize rebuilding military ties first.
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