Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners from the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade shot down a Russian Orlan reconnaissance drone that was carrying two FPV drones under its wings, marking the first time Ukraine destroyed a 'mother drone' with other UAVs attached.
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Anti-aircraft gunners from the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed an enemy Orlan drone carrying two FPV drones under its wings
This was the first time the Ukrainian military has destroyed a so-called 'mother drone' carrying other UAVs
Air defense units of Ukraine's 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade have shot down a Russian Orlan UAV that was carrying two FPV drones under its wings.
This was the first time they managed to destroy the 'mother ship' used to deliver and launch smaller strike drones over long distances.
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