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10 facts about Lürssen's 136m superyacht Flying Fox

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Famous for being the largest and most expensive charter yacht in the world, Flying Fox has been garnering the attention of superyacht enthusiasts since it first hit the water in 2019. Built by German yard Lürssen , the 136 metre yacht features vast living spaces thanks to a 20.5 metre beam, resulting in a huge 9,100GT interior. 

Designed by Espen Øino , with interiors penned by Mark Berryman , Flying Fox is packed with premium superyacht features, some of which are rarely seen on yachts. These include a cryosauna, extensive dive centre/ kite surf store and two galleys fitted out with the equipment of chef’s dreams. With all this on board is it any wonder that Flying Fox has proved popular with celebrity superyacht enthusiasts including the likes of Beyonce and Jay Z . BOAT rounds up some of the most unusual facts about the coveted superyacht, starting with its famous price tag.

1. Flying Fox is the world’s most expensive charter yacht

Since being delivered in 2019, Flying Fox has been making and breaking records. As well as being the world’s most expensive charter yacht, setting you back a total of €3 million a week, Flying Fox is also the world’s largest charter yacht.

2. The tender garage can hold a personal submarine

An extra hatch was installed in the tender garage to allow guests to enter the submarine straight from the deck above. The submarine is deployed from a specially designed rack, which is picked up by the crane.

3. Flying Fox is popular among celebrities

With a steep price tag of €3 million a week, Flying Fox attracts some of the most famous celebrities in the world who charter the yacht in locations including the French Riviera and the Aegean coast. Most recently, power celebrity couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted relaxing on board while the yacht was cruising Cannes and Antibes.

4. The exterior was designed by legendary superyacht designer Espen Øino

Flying Fox’s spectacular curving exterior spans 7,000 square metres and makes the yacht instantly recognisable on the horizon. Flying Fox’s exterior, which features a dove grey hull, was penned by leading superyacht designer Espen Øino, who counts standout superyachts such as the 126.2 metre Lursssen yacht Octopus , 85.3 metre SilverYachts-built Bold and soon-to-be largest explorer yacht in the world REV among his creations .

5. There are five fireplaces on board

Flying Fox includes no less than five real fireplaces on board, helping to create a decidedly cosy atmosphere inside the interior. One can be found in the owner’s cabin sitting room. They work as normal fireplaces but are accompanied by “insulated ducts” which force the smoke through the mast and means the yacht meets marine safety regulations.

6. An in-built irrigation system ensures Flying Fox’s plants stay well-watered

One of Flying Fox’s most unusual features is the greenery in the saloon, which is found bordering the staircase down from the upper deck and in planters set into the balustrade. The space even includes two towering ficus trees. A full irrigation system designed by Mark Berryman was incorporated into the yacht, which links down to the engine control room. There are different watering schedules and nutrients according to the different plants, as well as specialised lighting systems to ensure they receive the correct amount of UV without bleaching.

7. There are two galleys on board producing a maximum of 246 meals a day

It takes a “human engine” to run the might of Flying Fox , according to its captain, with a total of 55 crew on board. Working at a full capacity of crew plus 25 guests means that Flying Fox must produce a maximum of 246 hot meals every day. As a result, Flying Fox carries four chefs working across two different galleys: one for crew and one for guests. The crew’s galley carries a pasta machine and prep area, a lobster tank for fresh seafood, a sous-vide water bath and freezing blenders for creating purées and ice creams.

8. Flying Fox features the first cryosauna ever installed on a yacht

Flying Fox’s 22.5-metre-wide bathing platform leads into one of the best and biggest spas seen on a superyacht to date, which is spread across two floors. With heated limestone floors, the spa includes a 400-square-metre “sea lobby” leading to a huge spa pool holding water that can be changed from steaming to icy within a matter of 10 minutes. But the piece de resistance is the cryosauna which comprises an antechamber at -60 ̊C leading into a main chamber at -110 ̊C. The maximum period inside is recommended at three minutes after which guests emerge with a post-sprint endorphin rush.

9. The dive centre features enough gear to make even hardcore enthusiasts swoon

A combination of a dive centre and kite surf store sits to starboard off the sea lobby on the lower deck. There’s enough equipment here to stun even the most advanced divers, from an advanced nitrox mixing system to a super-quiet compressor. Divers of all levels can be catered for – from beginners starting in the main deck swimming pool to certified clients who can undertake expeditions down to 100 metres.

10. The outdoor kitchen can cook a whole lamb

Designed around a preference for eating al fresco, Flying Fox includes an extensive outdoor kitchen on the bridge deck aft which includes a wok station, coal-powered Spanish grill called a Josper, and a rotisserie capable of cooking a whole lamb, goat, or suckling pig. Also included is a churrasco (steak) oven, pizza oven, teppanyaki and tandoori grill. This arrangement allows guests to watch the chef at work from an extendable dining table.

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Chartering for almost $4 million per week, the vessel is the owner's fantasy come true, with a two-deck spa, dive center, 54 crew that include former olympic athletes, two helipads, hospital and, of course, a cryotherapy center., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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Three time’s a charm for the owner of Flying Fox . Not only did he want hearts to beat faster when guests came aboard this magnificent 446-foot Lürssen, the owner wanted to make sure he included every whim and fantasy for his own pleasure. Think features like the two-deck spa, a professional dive center, two helipads for corporate helicopters, the world’s largest transverse swimming pool and, naturally, a cryotherapy center. He also staffed it former Olympic athletes and British ex-military to provide a first-class crew.

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The good news is that Flying Fox can be shared by the rest of us—or some of us, for about $4 million per week. The length makes her the  largest yacht available for charter . Delivered in 2019, she has just about every luxurious amenity imaginable. In a very real sense, she doesn’t just raise the bar—she sets a new one.

The first glimpse of the turquoise Espen Øino exterior is a quick reveal of the scope of the six-decked vessel. On the aft end, the 40-foot swimming pool immediately catches the eye. The largest transverse pool on any yacht, it has a retractable wall that can divide the water in two. That gives guests a choice between fresh water or salt, and temperatures ranging from steaming to icy.

The yacht has every possible toy imaginable—and many others that surprise, including a professional dive center, cryotherapy spa, and an onboard hospital.  G. Plisson for Imperial

The yacht’s two helipads also offer owners and guests a degree of flexibility. The 60-foot spot on the stern is the primary landing area for the owner’s H175 Airbus helicopter, with a second 49-foot helipad on the bow. Capable of carrying 12 guests, the H175 is one of the few VIP-configured models on the market. It’s also the owner’s favorite mode of transport.

Built for private use but conceived with the potential for charter, Flying Fox took three years to design. The owner wanted to make sure he included everything he’d missed on his previous two yachts. Imperial Yachts managed the build and is now overseeing charter.

“The original design process was about finding the balance between what the client was expecting and what was possible in terms of technology,” Eric Lepeingle, Imperial’s head of sales and charter, told Robb Report during an exclusive virtual tour. “The idea of having a meticulously designed yacht that also delivers on a technological front really pleased him.”

This view of the stern gives a sense of the vast but proportional scale of the 446-ft. gigayacht. Not pictured is the 60-ft. helipad on the swim platform.  G. Plisson for Imperial

Beyond her sheer size, the intersection of technology with gracious living is what defines Flying Fox . A large sundeck converts into a dance floor by night, offering live music, private dining and fireworks for the ultimate shindig. The 1,300-foot, two-decked wellness spa is one of the signature accomplishments of the design. Its “sea lobby,” with heated limestone floors and louvred oak paneling, one of the inspirations from interior designer Mark Berryman, makes a beautiful welcoming area, while the sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and relaxation room (with a fold-down balcony at sea level) set the tone.

Flying Fox also has the first cryo-sauna ever installed on a yacht, bringing the spa experience to the next level. It has an antechamber set at -40 ̊F, followed by a main chamber at -116 ̊F. Cryotherapy is typically favored by elite athletes for muscle regeneration. “When he’s on board, the owner enjoys kitesurfing, jet skiing, diving,” says Lepeingle. “He wants to be able to recover quickly. He also wants charter guests to be able to enjoy any activity, so the yacht is designed to anticipate all requirements.”

Adjacent to the Zen-themed spa is the dive center, which includes a three-person decompression chamber and the option to dive depths of up to 328 feet. “To date, our charter guests have enjoyed diving depths of no more than 165 feet,” says Lepeingle, “but if people want to push their limits, we can help them to do that in the most secure way.”

Designer Espen Øino took great care to ensure that the exterior spaces flowed easily into each other.  G. Plisson for Imperial

Supporting this ethos are the 54 onboard crew. The sports, gym and diving instructors are either former Olympic athletes or ex-British military. The helicopter is serviced by a dedicated pilot and engineer, and the onboard hospital (directly connected to a mainland hospital on a 24/7 basis) has a permanent medic. “Most the crew are typically ex-military because the owner believes military personnel have discipline and experience that normal crew don’t,” says Lepeingle.

Another prerequisite of the owner is the aft open-air galley. Five different types of ovens—tandoor, pizza, barbecue and two rotisseries—are joined by two teppanyaki grills and an alfresco dining area that seats 24 guests. Its five chefs cater for multiple diets and cuisines, all freshly prepared in full view. “One of the rotisseries can fit an entire lamb,” says Lepeingle. “The banquet opportunities are exceptional.”

As a PYC-classified yacht Flying Fox sleeps up to 25 guests, with a crew-to-guest ratio of two to one. The 328-square-foot master suite on the main deck stretches the full 74-foot beam width and takes in a dedicated salon, gas firepit and private jacuzzi (one of three on board). Even the onboard 20-foot irrigated trees are well-watered.

The yacht has two helipads on the bow and stern. Pictured is its Airbus C175 corporate helicopter, the owner’s favorite mode of transport.  G. Plisson for Imperial

Flying Fox has mostly cruised the Eastern Mediterranean, with Turkey and Greece being the owner’s preferred cruising grounds. The yacht did a stint last winter in the northern most atolls of the Maldives. Currently in port in the Mediterranean, she will be heading to Croatia this summer and is available for charter through Imperial.

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• Naval Architect Lurssen Yachts
• Exterior Designer Espen Oeino
• Interior Designers Mark Berryman Sabrina Monte Carlo
• Length Overall 136.0m
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• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 22.5m
• Gross Tonnage -
• Cabins Total 11
• Cabins 1 Master / 10 VIP
• Hull Configuration Displacement
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material -
• Fuel Type -
• Manufacturer -
• Total Power -
• Propulsion -
• Max Speed -
• Cruising Speed 15 Kn
• Fuel Capacity -
• Water Capacity -
• Generator -
• Stabilizers -
• Thrusters -
• Amenities -
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FLYING FOX YACHT CHARTER

136m  /  446'2   lurssen   2019.

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• World's largest charter yacht
• Twin helipads
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• Neutral, tasteful interiors
• 12m Swimming Pool
• 400sm 2-floor Spa Area
• Cinema with D-box seats

At 136m/446'2", iconic charter yacht Flying Fox features a compelling line-up of living areas and modern amenities and abounds in luxury and comfort

The multi-award winning 136m/446'2" motor yacht 'Flying Fox' by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 22 guests in 11 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Mark Berryman Design.

With an abundance of space and superlative amenities across her luxurious decks, you'll be spoilt for choice on a luxury yacht charter aboard Flying Fox. She has sensational features such as a helipad, wheelchair accessibility, movie theatre, spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2019, Flying Fox offers guest accommodation for up to 22 guests in 11 suites comprising a master suite and ten VIP cabins. The master suite incorporates its own study benefits from a his and her bathroom. A crew of fifty-five, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Flying Fox, particularly a stunning fireplace, providing the perfect place to curl up and relax. The yacht's library is a beautiful addition to her range of leisure facilities, and acts as a lovely spot for relaxing or browsing. Alternatively Flying Fox boasts a movie theatre, perfect to relax after a long day on the water. Elsewhere the latest beauty and hair treatments are available in the luxurious beauty room and take a break from a busy itinerary in the steam room. Revive yourself after an intense workout in the sauna and in addition kick back and relax in the well-appointed spa. Guests can enjoy a dip in the pool or elsewhere, make your day truly exceptional at the beach club. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out or sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.

Flying Fox benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Guests of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy any part of the yacht thanks to the elevator and access to the most exotic destinations is easy thanks to the helipad. Satellite communication systems keep you in touch wherever you voyage and in addition make your evenings more memorable with stunning underwater lights. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to or elsewhere, guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

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Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 20 knots with a range of up to 6,500 nautical miles from her 682,500 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Flying Fox. Principle among these are Flyboards for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. In addition there are two Tiwal 3 sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If that isn't enough Flying Fox also features towable toys, waterskis, a Kite Surfer, scuba diving equipment, a seabob and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Flying Fox has you covered - with six tenders, including a 12.5m/41' Compass Limo Tender.

Flying Fox and her crew are available for charter this winter for cruising within the Indian Ocean. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

As you can see, luxury motor yacht Flying Fox offers guests the very best onboard experience, from its sun-kissed top deck down to its standout waterside beach club promising truly memorable vacations that you"ll want to repeat again and again.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Flying Fox has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Flying Fox is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 12.5m  /  41' Compass Limo Tender
• 1 x 11.8m  /  38'9 Windy Limo Tender
• 1 x 10.5m  /  34'5 Compass Tender
• 1 x 9.5m  /  31'2 T Works Sports Tender
• 1 x 8.3m  /  27'3 Super Air Nautic Sports Tender
• 2 x 6.8m  /  22'4 Pascoe Tender

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Flying Fox Awards & Nominations

• World Yachts Trophies 2019 Yacht of the Year Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Outstanding Exterior Motor Yachts - 50m and above Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Best Naval Architecture: Displacement Motor Yachts Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Outstanding Lifestyle Feature Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2020 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 2,000GT and above Winner
• Robb Report 2020 Charter Yacht Winner
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Amelia Earhart is regarded as one of the most influential women in history .

The legendary pilot was born in Atchison, Kansas. At a very young age, Earhart was considered a tomboy as she preferred getting her hands and clothes dirty and walked a dangerous line by climbing trees and hunting rats with a .22 rifle, according to the official website of Amelia Earhart.

Earhart worked in a military hospital in Canada during WWI . Though she was enrolled in the premed program at Columbia University, she dropped out in 1920 and moved to California to be closer to her parents. In 1921, Earhart took her first flying lesson, and just a mere six months later, she bought her own plane.

Years later, Earhart became the aviation editor of Cosmopolitan magazine. She also taught and toured students interested in the aviation industry. Ahead of Earhart’s flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, three men died attempting to complete the same journey. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was more than 2,000 miles and she completed the task solo.

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Amelia Earhart is often remembered as one of the most influential women in U.S. history. (AP)

Once she landed from her marveling globetrotting in Ireland, it is recorded that Earhart said, "I am afraid I am a bit deaf after the terrible roar of the engine in my ears all the time, but at any rate I have done it," according to the Ohio History Connection.

Earhart was initially expected to end her trip across the Atlantic in Paris. However, she experienced a minor gas leak and mechanical issues which forced her to land in the Irish city of Londonderry.

The flight was the beginning of Earhart’s voyage to becoming the most famous pilot of all time. In 1935, she became the first pilot to fly the Pacific Ocean on a solo mission. She flew from Honolulu to Oakland, California – a 2,408-mile flight.

Earhart received a lot of recognition and a wealth of awards for her fearlessness and piloting around the world. In 1932, a year after marrying George Putnam, President Hoover awarded Earhart with a gold medal from the National Geographic Society. Then, just a month later, Earhart received the Distinguished Flying Cross from Congress. She made history as the first woman to ever receive the honor.

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Amelia Earhart flew a Lockheed Electra plane opposite navigator Fred Noonan on their journey around the world. The two made it all but 7,000 miles along the 29,000-mile trek. (Albert Bresnik/The Paragon Agency via AP)

Just a few weeks shy of her 40th birthday, Earhart was longing to polish off the most monumental flight of a pilot’s lifetime. She wanted to fly around the world. On May 21, 1937, Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan set off on the most historically challenging journey a pilot would take.

Noonan, often remembered as Earhart’s navigator, previously worked for Pan American World Airways, where he became a captain. Later, he worked for Pan Am as head navigator. While Noonan was not Earhart’s first choice for the journey, she selected him based on experience.

The two flew into irregular weather of overcast skies and sporadic rain. At one point, Earhart was heard on the radio saying, "cloudy weather, cloudy," according to her official website.

It is unclear today what happened to Earhart, Noonan and the rebuilt Lockheed Electra plane they were flying. However, it has been estimated the two died that day in July.

Earhart’s last words, heard by U.S. Coast Guard cutter ITASCA via the radio, were spoken at 8:45 a.m. on July 2, 1937. It is documented that she said, "We are running north and south."

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Amelia Earhart was considered a tomboy and fearless at a very young age. In 1921, she took her first plane lesson and purchased her own plane only six months later. (AP)

The U.S. government spent millions of dollars on search and rescue efforts to locate the team’s whereabouts. The search was called off a few weeks later, on July 19, and both Earhart and Noonan were declared legally dead in January 1939.

After Earhart’s disappearance, Putnam found a letter written to him in case of her untimely death during a plane ride.

"Please know I am quite aware of the hazards," the letter reads, according to the official Earhart website. "I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others."

In 2015, a book titled "Amelia Earhart’s Last Photo Shoot" was released by Nicole Swinford and The Paragon Agency publishing house. The book features Earhart posing in front of the Lockheed Electra before fueling up for the travels of a lifetime. Inside, readers can find 80 pages of photographs taken of Earhart in California just days before she attempted to fly 29,000 miles around the world.

Earhart and Noonan made it all but 7,000 miles.

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Rocket Lab’s Virginia rocket launch to put on predawn show along Eastern Seaboard Thursday morning

Rocket lab is targeting thursday at 2:40 a.m. et to launch the national reconnaissance office (nrol-123) mission from nasa's wallops flight facility in wallops, virginia. with a clear sky, the launch could be visible throughout the mid-atlantic region..

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WALLOPS, Va. – Rocket Lab teams are preparing to launch an Electron rocket sending a national security mission into orbit from Virginia this week.

Rocket Lab is targeting Thursday at 2:40 a.m. ET to launch the National Reconnaissance Office (NROL-123) mission from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops , Virginia. 

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This will be the first national security mission Rocket Lab is launching from its new U.S. launchpad. The company launched four previous NRO missions from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand . This will mark the fourth launch from Virginia since the company began operating from the launch site in January 2023. 

Rocket Lab's Electron rocket stands at Launch Complex 2 in Virginia ahead of the NROL-123 launch. (Image: Rocket Lab)

Rocket Lab's tradition is to provide a unique name for each mission. This company is calling this mission "Live and Let Fly."

Launch weather 80% 'Go'

Wallops Range weather forecasters report an 80% chance for favorable launch weather. 

A cold front will move into the Wallops area on Wednesday evening, bringing breezy and partly cloudy skies. The primary concern is a slight chance of ground winds above flight operation constraints, according to the range. 

Launch forecast for Rocket Lab's Live and Let Fly mission on March 21.

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If the launch is delayed to Friday, conditions will improve to 95% favorable. 

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According to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, if the weather permits, the launch could be visible on the East Coast along coastal Virginia and in major Mid-Atlantic cities, including Washington , Baltimore and Philadelphia . About 3 minutes after liftoff, the launch could be seen as far inland as Pittsburgh and Raleigh , North Carolina.

For those looking to experience the launch a little closer to the action, some good locations on Chincoteague Island , Virginia, offer a clear view of the rocket launch, including Curtis Merritt Harbor, Queen's Sound Landing and Robert Reed Park.

If the launch goes well, NRO's payload will be deployed in orbit about 1 hour after liftoff. 

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Russia claimed the downing of a drone flying towards Moscow

R ussian Air Defense Forces purportedly repelled a drone attack targeting Moscow this evening, November 19, reports Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

It is claimed that the drone was allegedly intercepted in the city district of Elektrostal in the Moscow region. According to Sobyanin, it was targeted at the capital of the Russian Federation.

"At the site of the wreckage, according to preliminary data, there are no destruction or casualties. Emergency services experts are working at the scene," stated the Mayor of Moscow.

The city of Elektrostal is located approximately 60 kilometers from the Russian capital.

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In 2023, the frequency of drone attacks in various regions of Russia increased, accompanied by fires and explosions. Different regions, including Moscow, have come under attack. On the night of November 19, Sobyanin reported an alleged drone interception heading towards the Russian capital.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence has cautioned residents of the Russian capital against letting their guard down, stating that the number of drone attacks is likely to escalate.

Notably, on the evening of November 10, explosions were reported near the Constructor Design Bureau of Machine Building (KBM) corporation in the Moscow region, where Kinzhals and Iskanders are manufactured.

One of the most significant attacks occurred on the night of July 30, when unidentified drones targeted the business center of the Russian capital - "Moscow City." Drones hit the so-called "government tower," housing offices of the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation.

Brigadier General Sergei Baranov recently stated that Ukrainian forces are preparing for a large-scale winter attack on various regions of Russia using kamikaze drones.

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