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Ukraine uses Yak-52 to shoot down drones

A Ukrainian Yak-52 training aircraft is being used to intercept Russian drones over the Odesa region.

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Odesa region, Ukraine
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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 19:11 UTC
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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.
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