{"id":164849,"date":"2025-08-23T18:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/war-in-ukraine-what-is-the-bayraktar-tb2-known-as-the-russian-nightmare-that-has-reemerged-this-week\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T18:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:59:53","slug":"war-in-ukraine-what-is-the-bayraktar-tb2-known-as-the-russian-nightmare-that-has-reemerged-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/war-in-ukraine-what-is-the-bayraktar-tb2-known-as-the-russian-nightmare-that-has-reemerged-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"<p><strong>War in Ukraine: What is the Bayraktar TB2, known as the &#8220;Russian nightmare,&#8221; that has reemerged this week?<\/strong><\/p>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>He was one of the most effective \u00a0weapons\u00a0 at the start of the conflict between \u00a0Russians\u00a0 and \u00a0Ukrainians\u00a0 before little by little disappearing. The \u00a0Bayraktar TB2\u00a0 reappeared at the front on August 21, killing five crew members of a \u00a0Russian ship\u00a0.<\/p>\n<div rel=\"js-article-content\">\n<p>The &#8221;\u00a0nightmare\u00a0&#8221; of the Russians is back. Much used at the beginning of the conflict, the Bayraktar TB2 had gradually disappeared from the front lines, primarily due to its \u00a0cost\u00a0. However, the Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) claimed on their \u00a0Telegram\u00a0 account, and this was relayed by our colleagues from <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leparisien.fr\/international\/ukraine\/guerre-en-ukraine-le-retour-du-vieux-cauchemar-des-russes-cest-quoi-le-drone-bayraktar-tb2-qui-a-coule-un-navire-en-mer-noire-23-08-2025-MN5IYFFUZ5HBRMLPFBC5GCLMAM.php\" target=\"_blank\">Le Parisien<\/a><\/em>, that a Russian ship was sunk thanks to this drone.<\/p>\n<p>The attack allegedly took place near the seaside resort of \u00a0Zaliznyi Port\u00a0, located in the occupied \u00a0Oblast\u00a0 of Kherson, and targeted a \u00a0Russian patrol ship\u00a0, resulting in the deaths of five crew members.<\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d11061.709467030272!2d32.280321074400725!3d46.12231631030283!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x40c13339f00c19f7%3A0x85c0a871d20d8ddc!2sZaliznyi%20Port%2C%20Kherson%2C%20Ukraine!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1755972611062!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-int\">A \u00a0Turkish\u00a0 Manufacturing Drone<\/h2>\n<p>On Telegram, Ukrainian services reported the &#8221;\u00a0Laser targeting\u00a0 of a drone&#8221; which led to a &#8221;\u00a0precise and devastating missile strike\u00a0.&#8221; According to the media outlet <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/militarnyi.com\/uk\/news\/voyiny-gur-vysokotochnym-udarom-znyshchyly-rosijskyj-kater-na-hersonshchyni\/\" target=\"_blank\">Militarnyi<\/a><\/em>, as relayed by our colleagues from <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lindependant.fr\/2025\/08\/21\/video-guerre-en-ukraine-une-frappe-de-missile-devastatrice-nouveau-coup-dur-pour-poutine-en-mer-noire-un-navire-russe-coule-par-un-drone-ukrainien-12886760.php\" target=\"_blank\">L&#8217;Ind\u00e9pendant<\/a><\/em>, a video published by Ukrainian forces suggests that the drone used in the attack was indeed a \u00a0Bayraktar TB2\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MC9GL5GLZW8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MC9GL5GLZW8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Bayraktar TB2 is a 12-meter-long, 650-kilogram drone manufactured by the \u00a0Turkish company Baykar\u00a0. According to reports, it is classified as a \u00a0tactical drone\u00a0 of medium altitude and long endurance (MALE), which is also capable of conducting \u00a0intelligence\u00a0, \u00a0surveillance\u00a0, and \u00a0reconnaissance\u00a0 missions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-int\">Russian &#8221;\u00a0Nightmare\u00a0&#8220;<\/h2>\n<p>This drone is equipped with a \u00a0guided missile system\u00a0, capable of being autonomous in the air for up to \u00a024 hours\u00a0, and has a strike capability that has earned it the nickname &#8221;\u00a0Devastator\u00a0.&#8221; It has been praised for its \u00a0value for money\u00a0, making it an attractive option for military applications.<\/p>\n<p>At the onset of the conflict, it earned the reputation of being the &#8221;\u00a0nightmare\u00a0&#8221; for Russian forces, effectively targeting \u00a0Russian weapon convoys\u00a0. However, due to a lack of resources and a \u00a0limited number of units\u00a0, it gradually became less prominent on the battlefield. Now, the Turkish company behind the drone is reportedly working on a \u00a0successor\u00a0, the \u00a0Bayraktar TB3\u00a0, which aims to build upon the strengths of its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict continues, the reappearance of the Bayraktar TB2 highlights its \u00a0strategic importance\u00a0 and the evolving nature of drone warfare. The situation in Ukraine remains fluid, and both sides are adapting to new technologies and tactics, making the Bayraktar TB2 a significant player in this complex geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>He was one of the most effective \u00a0weapons\u00a0 at the start of the conflict between \u00a0Russians\u00a0 and \u00a0Ukrainians\u00a0 before little by little disappearing. The \u00a0Bayraktar TB2\u00a0 reappeared at the front on August 21, killing five crew members of a \u00a0Russian ship\u00a0. The &#8221;\u00a0nightmare\u00a0&#8221; of the Russians is back. 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