Ukraine Strikes Elite Russian Drone Unit Rubikon Near Front Line

Ukraine reported a successful strike on Russia's elite drone unit "Rubikon," hitting a temporary base and drone control center about 107 kilometers behind the front line, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. The coordinated attack on November 7 involved multiple Ukrainian units, including drone groups "Harpy" and "Piwden," the SZRU foreign intelligence service, and the SBU's special operations center. The Rubikon center, established in August 2024 with around 5,000 specialists, is a key part of Russia's drone warfare capabilities. The strike coincided with US-mediated negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv in Abu Dhabi, where Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner serve as negotiators. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that military successes strengthen Kyiv's position at the talks.