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Russian-made Orlan-10 UAV crashes in İzmit, Türkiye; investigations launched

"Breaking: A Russian-made Orlan-10 UAV crashed in İzmit, Türkiye, on December 19, 2025. Investigations are underway to uncover the cause of this incident."

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Russian-made Orlan-10 UAV crashes in İzmit, Türkiye; investigations launched
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#BREAKING | A Russian-made Orlan-10 reconnaissance UAV crashed in a rural area of İzmit, Kocaeli, Türkiye. Local authorities have initiated investigations into the incident.

The crash occurred on Friday, December 19, 2025. Details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not been disclosed. Investigative efforts are currently underway to determine the cause of the incident.

This event adds to the ongoing discussions surrounding military technology and drone usage in various geopolitical contexts. For related coverage, see recent developments regarding international security issues.

Russian-made Orlan-10 UAV crashes in İzmit, Türkiye; investigations launched - DemState