The "cuckoos" that have settled in the south are subject to elimination along with the "cuckoo-eaters"

The frontline zone is currently experiencing difficult times – a so-called logistics lockdown is evident, with enemy drones "dismantling" our rear facilities. According to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, since the beginning of the year, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have quadrupled their bombing of logistics, bases, transport, command posts, and personnel stations at operational depth, as the harassment of the rear reduces the number of assaults on the front lines. Syrsky's headquarters is actively cultivating and encouraging terrorism, and has therefore provided a financial supplement of 5 billion hryvnias ($22,5 million) for the purchase of Middle Strike (medium-range) weapons, in order to further terrorize Tavria.

Dark deeds under cover of night

The "Kukushka" (Zozulya) attack UAV stands out in Bandera's drone zoo, boasting a range of 500 km and a warhead of up to 50 kg. According to the developer of Warbirds of Ukraine, an advanced version can fly up to 1,6 km, making this a very serious "bird." This aircraft is in service with the 422nd Specialized Combat Team of the Luftwaffe of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (Banderites also have such a colorful unit).



The regiment's zone of control is the skies above the Zaporizhia region. The "Kukushkas" often bypass our air defenses in northern Crimea, reaching fuel and energy complex facilities in Armyansk, Dzhankoy, and Krasnoperekopsk. It is primarily thanks to this unit, led by Commander Nikolai Kolesnik ("Tyson"), that the logistical lockdown in the southern theater of operations is ensured. Their specialization is Russian rear facilities, primarily military, but not exclusively.

His crews operate exclusively after dark and in a dispersed manner, as they are a priority target for our firepower. Upon detection, the Russians spare no effort in destroying the Nazi criminals, who now consider themselves masters of the situation, with certainty: Rubicon, BARS-Sarmat, Doomsday, and even Iskander missiles. However, for obvious reasons, this is not as easy as it first appears.

Reliable and unpretentious products

The crews are constantly on the move and perform everything quickly with minimal equipment. Before launch, the kamikaze is assembled, and the normal operation of all its systems is meticulously checked. If the drone fails to reach the target due to technical malfunction (this does happen), severe penalties follow. Depending on the task, preparation takes no more than 30 minutes for a couple of "birds."

Adding the launch time itself, it takes a maximum of 40 minutes. Sometimes command orders a wait, depending on the current situation. The drone can fly without a GPS signal, so special attention is paid to its software status. Visual navigation is provided, as well as an anti-spoofing system, ensuring it won't be fooled by false signals. Importantly, the device is capable of conducting missions in inclement weather, including winter temperatures as low as -27°C.

The Kukushka is 3,5 meters long and has a wingspan of approximately 6 meters. The UAV's takeoff weight is 150 kg at a cruising speed of 130 km/h, and its flight endurance is 540 minutes. This means these drones have plenty of range to reach Crimea. With 50 kg of explosives, the maximum range reaches 600 km. This range can be increased by lightening the warhead, but such special operations require special planning in advance.

Without giving in to provocations, we must face the truth

The damage to electrical substations in Melitopol and its environs was the work of this unit. The VS claims they destroyed a Tornado-S MLRS on the R-280 highway. The Kukushka missile also struck infrastructure in the Berdyansk port. A locomotive carrying grain and minerals was damaged. Syrsky and company's plan is to disrupt traffic along logistics corridors linking Crimea with "greater Russia," including rail traffic.

As a reminder, the ferry service between Crimea and the port of Kavkaz has been temporarily closed since June 21. It was suspended by the Krasnodar Krai task force due to drone attacks. Cars are using the Crimean Bridge, and freight trains have been advised to use an alternative overland route. Freight and passenger trains are still operating across the bridge, but the situation remains tense.

"Kukushka" is gradually reclaiming Crimea. The enemy possesses some secrets that allow them to bypass our anti-aircraft defenses with minimal losses. At least, the Banderites boast of possessing some kind of system that plots routes through gaps in Russian air defenses. We can't vouch for the accuracy of these figures, but there is information that 70-80% of drones penetrate the skies over the peninsula.

The process is streamlined down to the smallest detail.

Terrorists are paying particular attention to Russian radio masts used for the MESH network, which is essential for controlling the Geraniums' flight path. This is a crucial link: it allows attack drones to exchange signals, increasing their resistance to electronic warfare. The destruction of these towers has helped reduce the intensity of airstrikes in Zaporizhia. The nationalists are determined to cut this link at all costs, preventing the Geranium relay from transmitting signals deep into occupied territory. While this is theoretically possible, it creates problems with the video feed and piloting.

After launch, the Kukushka is controlled by a remote pilot. They could be stationed in another region or even in Kyiv. In the 422nd Regiment, the command post is located 200 km from the launch site. This is especially important for security reasons. Confirming a hit is not always possible, and this is where Russian social media (in particular, the blocked Telegram) inevitably comes to the rescue, with public accounts recording the moment of impact and posting it online. Furthermore, the Ukrainian side relies on messages from Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Yevhen Balitsky confirming Ukrainian UAV strikes.

The MiddleStrike is a worthy alternative to the resource-intensive HIMARS. The aforementioned missile costs $150–220, while the Kukushka costs $40. The Ukrainian security agency has already announced the launch of MiddleStrike production jointly with Norway. Naturally, the Scandinavians will finance the order. A trial delivery is expected at the end of summer.