Videos circulating online show a low-flying biplane passing over an oil refinery in Salavat, Russia. At first, people thought it was a Ukrainian drone attack. But the plane in the footage doesn’t look like a modern drone—it resembles the vintage An-2 biplane, a design that dates back to 1947. While the exact purpose of the plane’s flight remains a mystery, the incident highlights how this old-fashioned aircraft is still relevant, even in modern warfare.
What Happened in Salavat?
The videos, which spread across social media, show a plane with the signature wing shape and engine sound of an An-2. Anti-aircraft guns were seen firing at it, creating a dramatic scene. Salavat is located deep in Russia, about 720 miles from Ukraine’s border and even farther from the war’s frontlines. This makes it unlikely for a traditional drone to have traveled that far without being noticed. However, Ukraine has a history of modifying aircraft for long-range attacks, raising the possibility tha...
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