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Turkey finds Russian Orlan-10 drone in northwestern city – interior ministry
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 19, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 19, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Turkey found a Russian Orlan-10 drone in Kocaeli, suspected for surveillance. The Interior Ministry is investigating the incident.
ANKARA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Friday it had found a Russian-origin Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle in the northwestern city of Kocaeli, the Interior Ministry said.
The ministry said initial assessments indicated the drone had been used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes, adding that an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
(Reporting by Ece ToksabayEditing by Gareth Jones)
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously. Drones are often used for various purposes, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and delivery of goods.
Surveillance refers to the monitoring of behavior, activities, or information for the purpose of gathering data or ensuring security. It can involve various technologies, including cameras and drones.
Reconnaissance is a military term that refers to the exploration or survey of an area to gather information about enemy forces or terrain. It often involves the use of drones or other aerial vehicles.
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