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Ukraine's An-28 drone-hunter now launches interceptors

Ukraine has successfully used its modified An-28 aircraft to shoot down a Russian Shahed drone with an interceptor drone.

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Ukraine has successfully used its modified Antonov An-28 'Cash' turboprop to shoot down a Russian Shahed drone. The civilian-designed aircraft, first flown in 1969, was modified by Ukrainian volunteers with three hardpoints on each wing to launch interceptor drones. The crew spots targets using a dedicated system, marking a new evolution for the dedicated counter-drone platform.
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4d ago@EuromaidanPress

The An-28 platform has now been used to successfully down a Russian Shahed drone, confirming its operational role.

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