A Russian reconnaissance drone "Orlan-10" was discovered in the Turkish province of Kocaeli near the city of Izmit.
Points of attention
- A Russian reconnaissance drone Orlan-10 was discovered in Turkey's Kocaeli province, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into its presence.
- Local residents found the drone in a rural area and reported it to the authorities, leading to restrictions on access and forensic analysis of the UAV.
- The incident marks the second drone-related event in Turkey within a week, highlighting security concerns and ongoing investigations coordinated by various national defense and intelligence agencies.
Russian drone "Orlan" found in Turkey
This is reported by the ILKHA news agency.
The drone was discovered in a rural area in the Chubuklubala area on December 19.
As noted, the drone was found by local residents, who immediately notified the authorities of the find.
Law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene quickly surrounded the area, restricting access to it.
Experts are working to determine whether the drone was shot down, suffered a technical malfunction, or made an emergency landing.
The UAV was transported to a secure facility for detailed forensic and technical analysis, which will include examination of data storage systems, onboard cameras, and communications equipment.
This is the second drone incident in Turkey in the past week. Earlier it was reported that Turkish fighter jets shot down an "unmanned" drone flying from the Black Sea. Turkey did not reveal who exactly owned the drone.
Officially, the two incidents are not linked. The agency's sources in the security services indicate that the investigation is being coordinated by the Ministry of National Defense, the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and law enforcement agencies.
