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Russia deploys interceptor drone units to frontline

Russian forces from the 150th Guards Motorized Rifle Division are using drones to intercept Ukrainian heavy UAVs along the frontline.

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Russian forces have deployed interceptor drone units to the frontline in Ukraine, with the 150th Guards Motorized Rifle Division now actively using drones to clear the sky of enemy UAVs. These units coordinate artillery and aviation while specifically targeting Ukrainian heavy drones that threaten Russian positions. The deployment represents an escalation in Russia's electronic warfare and counter-drone capabilities in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian sources previously reported Russia was forming such units, and this video confirms their operational use.
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18 AprКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

Video shows the 150th Guards Motorized Rifle Division actively intercepting Ukrainian heavy UAVs with drones, confirming the units are now operational.

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