Ukraine's 'Sichen' Kamikaze Drone Spotted in Moscow Refinery Strike; At Least Six Observed
At least six Ukrainian 'Sichen' (January) kamikaze drones were observed during a strike on a Moscow oil refinery. The Sichen, which resembles Iran's Shahed series, can carry a 40 kg warhead up to 1,400 km at approximately 200 km/h. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed 555 Ukrainian drones were intercepted nationwide that night, with around 194 targeting the Moscow region.
Highlights
- At least six Ukrainian Sichen kamikaze drones were observed flying toward a Moscow oil refinery during an early-morning strike.
- The Sichen drone, first revealed in April 2026, carries a 40 kg warhead, has a range of 1,400 km, and flies at up to 200 km/h.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed 555 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across the country on the same night, with ~194 targeting the Moscow region.
- The Sichen's design is visually similar to Iran's Shahed-series loitering munitions.
- Actual damage from the refinery strike has not been independently confirmed.
Ukraine's 'Sichen' Kamikaze Drone Spotted in Moscow Refinery Strike
Footage from an early-morning Ukrainian drone strike on a Moscow oil refinery shows at least six Ukrainian 'Sichen' (Січень, meaning 'January') kamikaze drones approaching their target. The aircraft's design bears a strong resemblance to Iran's Shahed-series loitering munitions.
Sichen Drone: Key Specifications
The Sichen made its public debut in April 2026. According to available reports, it is capable of carrying a 40 kg payload over a range of 1,400 km at a top speed of approximately 200 km/h. Its combination of long range and meaningful warhead capacity positions it as a significant asset in Ukraine's long-range strike arsenal.
Russia Claims Record-Scale Interception
On the same night as the refinery strike, Russia's Ministry of Defense announced that 555 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted across the country, with approximately 194 of them targeting the Moscow region. Russian officials described the attack as one of the largest-scale drone operations in recent years.
The full extent of damage caused by the strike has not yet been independently verified.
Video Credits
Footage was provided by Exilenova_Plus and edited for release by Drone Wars.
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