On the night of May 29, the Defense Forces of Ukraine effectively repelled another drone attack on the Odesa region. This time, the newest mobile air defense system, developed by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence with assistance from foreign partners, was deployed to defend the region.
This system, equipped with high-precision R-73 missiles, has proven its effectiveness in real combat conditions.
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Air defense operators conducted a precision strike after detecting an enemy jet drone, likely a Dan-M model. As a result, the drone was destroyed and fell into the Black Sea without causing any damage to Ukrainian territory.
The system's operators were reportedly trained by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, ensuring high readiness and professionalism during combat missions.
The Dan-M jet-powered target drone is new russian UAV, developed by OKB Simonova.
Its characteristics are as follows:
- take-off weight: 345 kg,
- wingspan: 2.7 meters,
- top speed: 710 km/h,
- flight altitude: 50 to 9,000 meters,
- endurance: 25–40 minutes,
- fuel tank capacity: 77.5 liters,
- guidance: programmed route / radio control.
Earlier Defense Express reported that the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence had wiped out russian fuel train near Zaporizhzhia.
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