In a historic milestone for unmanned systems, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have for the first time shot down a Russian Shahed attack drone using an interceptor UAV launched from an unmanned surface vessel.
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A Ukrainian interceptor drone, launched from another, naval drone, shoots down a Russian-Iranian drone over the Black Sea. pic.twitter.com/l6AWMxdqoo
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The successful interception was carried out by operators of the 412th “Nemesis” Brigade in the maritime operational zone. The new tactic integrates naval and aerial drone capabilities, creating an additional layer of air defense and expanding protection for Ukrainian cities.
A similar specialized division is now being stood up within the 414th Separate Unmanned Strike Aviation System Brigade “Magyar’s Birds,” further strengthening Ukraine’s cutting-edge drone warfare capabilities.