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Ukraine reveals secret strike squadron of civilian planes transformed into deadly reusable drone bombers that can drop…

Ukraine unveils reusable Horynych bomber drones built from civilian aircraft
Secret drone squadron expands Ukraine's long-range strike capability significantly
Modified ultralight aircraft now carry full-sized aerial bombs into combat

Ukraine has publicly revealed what appears to be a previously undisclosed squadron of Horynych reusable bomber drones converted from civilian light aircraft for long-range strike operations.

Official images show at least ten modified aircraft carrying Soviet-designed OFAB-100-120 aerial bombs, suggesting the program has expanded beyond isolated experimental missions.

The aircraft are based on SkyRanger Swift and Nynja ultralight airframes originally developed for civilian recreational flying before undergoing military conversion.

Civilian aircraft converted into reusable bomber drones

Engineers replaced conventional cockpit controls with remote piloting equipment and electro-optical cameras, allowing operators to guide the aircraft from the ground throughout bombing missions.

Each aircraft appears to carry one OFAB-100-120 bomb weighing approximately 100kg beneath the fuselage during long-range operations.

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