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In which conflicts was Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 drone used?
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Overview of aerial bombardment in Europe during World War II, with a detailed discussion of the Battle of Britain.
In the context of air warfare, the Turkish-manufactured Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle has been notably employed in the Russia-Ukraine War.
During the early stages of the 2022 invasion, the Bayraktar TB2 was used by Ukrainian forces to conduct successful strikes against Russian armored columns, supply depots, and air defense systems. Because the Russian air force failed to establish air superiority, these drones were able to operate effectively against Russian ground assets, which were often left vulnerable to such aerial threats.12