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Ukraine downs Russian drone with interceptor

Ukrainian forces used a 'Wild Hornets' interceptor drone to down a Russian 'Gerbera' drone by flying into its propeller.

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Ukrainian forces have successfully downed a Russian 'Gerbera' drone using a specialized interceptor. The operation was conducted by the 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile unit, which employed a single 'Wild Hornets' interceptor drone to physically collide with the Russian drone's propeller. Video footage released by Ukrainian operators shows the moment of impact and the subsequent crash of the Russian UAV. This tactic represents a direct and kinetic method of countering Russian reconnaissance or attack drones.
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