Pilots from the Phoenix unit of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service have released combat footage showcasing a series of successful FPV drone strikes that resulted in the elimination of approximately 50 russian troops and the destruction of multiple vehicles and armored assets.
According to an official report from the unit's page, the Phoenix operators continue to expand their strike capabilities, carrying out increasingly coordinated and accurate missions against russian forces along the front line. The shared footage highlights several distinct operations, each demonstrating the tactical precision and adaptability of Ukrainian drone pilots.
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In one recorded episode, an FPV drone successfully eliminated six russian soldiers and destroyed a vehicle in a single strike. Another mission targeted a pair of russian bikers, neutralizing two soldiers along with their motorcycles, emphasizing how flexible and mobile Ukraine's FPV operators have become in countering enemy movements.
The report also mentions what the soldiers called "the highlight of the night", a dramatic strike in which an FPV drone operator captured a direct hit on russian soldier from the Vampire drone system, delivering a fatal impact caught clearly on camera.
Overall, the Phoenix operators report the destruction of two motorcycles, two vehicles, and two armored units, in addition to roughly fifty enemy personnel over the recent period. The unit's growing success underscores the evolution of small-unit drone warfare, which has become a decisive factor in Ukraine's defense strategy.
Experts note that units like the Phoenix represent a new generation of frontline innovation, blending reconnaissance, precision targeting, and real-time strike execution into a seamless battlefield tool. These operators rely on a mix of custom-built FPV drones and adapted commercial platforms, often modified for explosive payload delivery and night operations.
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