Operators of Ukraine's National Police destroyed russian unmanned systems worth more than $1.1 million in just one week.
The footage of the interceptions and drone kills was published by the Liut United Assault Brigade, highlighting the work of drone pilots from the Safari Assault Regiment and the Dnipro-1 Fire Support Regiment.
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According to the brigade, Ukrainian operators systematically targeted both reconnaissance and strike UAVs that russian forces actively use over the front line and against civilian settlements in Donetsk region. The intercepted drones included a broad mix of systems ranging from loitering munitions to ISR platforms.
Among the destroyed targets were russian Molniya, Gerbera, and Lancet drones, alongside reconnaissance UAVs such as ZALA Z-16 and Supercam S350. Ukrainian forces also reported the elimination of BM-35, Knyaz Veshchiy Oleg, and Shahed-type drones.
The brigade estimated the combined value of the downed aerial systems at over $1.152 million. While some of the listed drones are relatively inexpensive improvised platforms, others, particularly reconnaissance UAVs and loitering munitions, represent more technologically advanced and costly assets for russian forces.
As Defense Express previously reported, the Ukrainian Air Force fighter pilot destroyed russian Shahed-type attack drone with an air-to-air missile during a low-altitude interception over a forested area, according to footage released by the West Air Command. The dramatic video captured the moment Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft successfully engaged the drone in flight before it exploded in midair.
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