[GeronL]

Let me guess, only Russia uses that drone type

[Ken522]

During the interview the Ukranians said the drone was launched from a “front line” Russian post inside Ukraine - the drone’s range wasn’t sufficient to launch it from Russian territory. They said the Russians had 12 of these drones and now they only have 11 - manufactured by Civilian Aviation in the Urals ... these Ukranians are not to be messed with ...

[tlozo]

“Aided by Israel, Russia is building a $9 billion drone air force. Or rather, Russia was building a $9 billion air force. Thanks to President Putin’s Ukrainian adventure, plans to modernize Russia’s air force with a 21st Century drone fleet have run into some turbulence. Specifically, Russia seems to have lost access to cutting-edge drone technology from Israel.”
“Israel confirmed that, in order to avoid upsetting Russia, it’s canceling a drone sale to Ukraine, as well, which had been in the works.”

Russia’s Ukrainian Adventure May Have Crippled Its Drone Program
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/09/21/russias-ukrainian-adventure-may-have-crippled-it-2.aspx

[ZOOKER]

The Russian government was quick to distance itself from the soldiers... However, the drone that was shot down that day is not something the Russian government can deny owning and operating.

So was it a lie that drones were supposed to save lives by keeping valuable soldiers away from harm? Now it turns out the soldiers are more deniable and cheaply replaceable ... it's that $6 million machine that's giving them fits...