The operation was carried out by operators from the Hyzhaky Vysot UAV battalion, according to the Khortytsia operational-strategic group on Telegram.
Using the Nemesis bomber drone, Ukrainian pilots identified the target, executed a direct strike, and reduced the tank to scorched metal.
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The precision and efficiency of the strike highlight the growing impact of drone warfare in Ukraine’s defensive operations.
The T-72, originally developed in the Soviet Union during the 1970s, has undergone several modernizations over the years and remains a key component of russia’s frontline armored forces. It is equipped with a 125mm smoothbore cannon capable of firing both conventional shells and guided munitions. The tank also features an autoloader system, which reduces crew requirements and enables a faster rate of fire.
With reinforced armor and high mobility, the T-72 is built to operate in demanding frontline conditions and support offensive breakthroughs.
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