Ukraine uses Yak-52 to shoot down drones

Ukraine's 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade "Kherson" continues to demonstrate a novel use of a light aircraft for air defense. The brigade has released new footage showing a crew aboard a Yak-52 training aircraft using a handheld weapon to engage and intercept Russian Geran and reconnaissance drones over the Odesa region. This low-cost, improvised tactic provides an additional layer of defense against the persistent threat of Russian unmanned aerial systems. The video underscores Ukraine's ongoing adaptation and innovation in countering asymmetric threats.