Baykar Makina handed over Bayraktar TB2 strike UAV to Defense Intelligence for Independence Day for free

Published on August 24, 2023

 

On the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day, Turkish company Baykar Makina presented a Bayraktar TB2 attack UAV as a gift to Ukrainian intelligence officers, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence. This marks the second such gift, with two Bayraktar TB2 drones previously given to the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence on January 25. The gesture of providing advanced drones underscores the ongoing partnership and support between the two countries during challenging times, with the new weaponry enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities and commitment to freedom and independence.

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