# Ukrainian special unit destroys Russian drone operator training center, military intelligence says

https://mins.news/en/item/101531

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-15 13:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-special-unit-destroys-russian-drone-operator-training-center-military-intelligence-says/

> Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said Ukrainian units destroyed a Russian drone-operator training center in occupied Khorly, Kherson Oblast, during an overnight operation on Oct. 11. It said the strike also demolished a residence for Russian officers, including those training the 18th Army’s sabotage groups.

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