Operators of the Sapsan Unmanned Systems Battalion from Ukraine's Brigade have demonstrated exceptional skill in a recent combat mission, showcasing their ability to outmaneuver russian anti-drone defenses and deliver a pinpoint strike on the M-46 130 mm artillery gun. The precise hit targeted the gun's ammunition loading area, resulting in its complete destruction.
The Brigade released a video of the strike, which highlights not only the technical excellence of the drone operators but also the evolving sophistication of Ukrainian FPV warfare.
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"Have you seen a pilot-ace at work? If not, watch this! Before you is a real symphony in the sky: refined, elegant, and exact," the Brigade's statement reads, emphasizing the professional mastery of its drone pilots.
In addition to the destruction of the M-46 gun, the footage captures two more successful strikes against russian vehicles located near the artillery position. The coordinated attack demonstrates how small, low-cost drones are being used to deliver tactical effects typically achieved only with expensive precision munitions.
Notably, the operator skillfully navigated around russian anti-drone mesh defenses, physical barriers intended to protect artillery and vehicles from kamikaze drone attacks. Such precision flying requires a deep understanding of drone dynamics and nerves of steel, as even minor errors can lead to mission failure or loss of the aircraft.
As Defense Express previously reported, over the past two weeks, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Prymary special unit has intensified its targeted campaign against russian air defense systems operating in temporarily occupied Donbas.
Their latest operations resulted in the confirmed destruction of two russian 48Ya6-K1 Podlet low-altitude radar stations and the 9A82 launcher from the S-300V surface-to-air missile system.
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