Russia has launched multiple drone attacks and deployed strategic bombers, according to Ukrainian intelligence reports early on July 28th. Shock UAVs of the "Shahd-136" type were repeatedly launched from the "Naval" landfill in Bryansk region, the "Halino" airfield in Kursk region, the Tsybulova landfill in Orel region, and the "Primorsk-Akhtarsk" airfield in Krasnodar region. Simultaneously, four Tu-95MC boards and one Tu-160 board were reported at the "Engels-2" aerodrome, with two additional Tu-160 boards at the Borisoglebsk airfield, indicating potential preparations for rocket strikes. Further intelligence indicates the movement of aircraft from Russian airfields, with two Tu-95MC boards departing from the "Reindeer" aerodrome and two Tu-95MC boards, along with one Tu-160 board, taking off from the "Angels-2" airfield. One Tu-160 board's departure airfield remains unknown. Ukrainian sources also warned of the probable use of ballistics and MiG-31K boards during the night, along with a considerable amount of UAVs, though not all were immediately visible. In the Kupyansk direction, an increase in enemy activity has been observed over the past three to four weeks, with experienced FPV units reportedly targeting Ukrainian logistics, wings, and heavy bombers, which some interpret as preparation for a larger offensive. In the Sumy region, multiple UAVs were tracked transiting towards the Chernihiv and western regions through the Konotop, Romny, and Shostka districts. Meanwhile, in a development related to defense cooperation, Bell Helicopters plans to invest in Ukraine's defense industry and launch helicopter production on Ukrainian soil, according to Economy Minister Sobolev. This initiative involves technical consultations and represents a potential new chapter in US-Ukraine defense cooperation. Separately, satellite imagery indicates Russia is expanding its Alabuga drone factory, with dozens of new buildings, including dormitories and production halls, suggesting a significant increase in UAV output capacity, potentially accommodating up to 40,000 workers upon completion.
