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Kyiv's Air Raid Alert: Russian Drone Sparks Security Fears

1/26/2026

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On January 26, 2026, Kyiv experienced an air raid alert triggered by a Russian drone identified as BM-35.
Eyewitnesses observed the drone before the siren, raising security concerns.
Experts, including Serhii Beskrestnov, say the drones may use Starlink for control and resist electronic warfare.
The BM-35 has been linked to previous attacks.
The incident was unprecedented, with alerts not issued in neighboring regions, indicating a failure of early warning systems.

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On January 26, 2026, Kyiv experienced an air raid alert triggered by a Russian drone identified as BM-35.
Eyewitnesses observed the drone before the siren, raising security concerns.
Experts, including Serhii Beskrestnov, say the drones may use Starlink for control and resist electronic warfare.
The BM-35 has been linked to previous attacks.
The incident was unprecedented, with alerts not issued in neighboring regions, indicating a failure of early warning systems.