The Air Force has already shot down UAVs of this type in a different direction, the press service of the Armed Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.
Around 11:00 on Saturday, August 31, in the direction of Kursk, the Air Force shot down a Russian Orion unmanned aerial vehicle. This was reported by the press service of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
“This is a medium-altitude UAV with a long flight duration. It is in service with the Russian army since 2020. The on-board equipment is designed for visual, radar or electronic reconnaissance with the possibility of long-term patrolling in a The weight of 1150 kg is 200 kg. It is possible to install up to four different types of ammunition, including air-to-surface missiles ,” the message said.
We remind you that on the night of August 31, the air defense shot down all Russian drones flying towards Kyiv.
Source: korrespondent
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