Experts from the Russian Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions disassembled and studied the Baba Yaga unmanned aerial vehicle used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This claim came from Dmitry Kuzyakin, the director general of the Central Bureau of Clinical Biology, in a recent interview with RIA Novosti.
Kuzyakin explained that Russian specialists were able to pinpoint the location where the drone was assembled and trace the supply chain for its components. He noted that the device did not reach the front line immediately; rather, it remained in Eastern Europe and Ukraine for an extended period. By examining the navigation computer and flight controller, the team reportedly reconstructed a full picture that covers not only how the drone was employed in combat but also the routes of material logistics, assembly work, and test flights.
In general, Baba Yaga models used for agricultural purposes are typically configured to carry ordnance, including 120‑mm mortar mines and various aircraft munitions, such as bombs weighing 25 and 50 kilograms. This carries implications for how such drones might be repurposed or modified for military applications and how operators may assess risk and countermeasures based on observed payload profiles.
Earlier statements from Kuzyakin suggested that FPV drones could become a cost effective method to neutralize unmanned enemy boats, potentially expanding the range of small unmanned maritime operations and influencing defensive strategies in coastal and near‑shore regions.
Additionally, Russia reportedly developed a system named Tower aimed at extending the flight range of the UAV, indicating ongoing efforts to broaden endurance capabilities and operational flexibility for unmanned platforms.