The Ukrainian Defense Forces used a Yak-52 aircraft to intercept a Russian Zala reconnaissance drone.
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Yes, a Ukrainian plane intercepted an enemy drone over the Nikolaev region. At the same time, the airiest aircraft had no weapons on board, and the role of the gunner was performed by the second pilot. He was located in the instructor’s area. The corresponding video from the drone was published by the Telegram channel “Pressure”.
According to information on the network, the Yak-52 two-seat single-engine training aircraft was mass-produced from 1979 to 1998. The aircraft’s performance allows it to pursue drones while maneuvering at relatively low speeds.
The publication “Military” writes that the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex was working on Yak-52 aircraft back in 2020.
Let us remind you that Ukrainian border guards from the “Revenge” brigade hit a Russian reconnaissance UAV “Orlan” in the Bakhmut direction. The enemy target was shot down by a Stinger man-portable air defense system.
Source: “Military”
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