UAF anti-aircraft gunners have destroyed a Russian drone 'mother' with FPV aircraft for the first time.

The UAF anti-aircraft gunners destroyed the Russian drone 'Orlan' with FPV drones

Warriors of the 118th separate mechanized brigade destroyed a Russian drone 'Orlan', which carried two FPV drones under its wings. The anti-aircraft gunners reported this on Facebook, informs FREEДОМ.

The Ukrainian soldiers noted that the Russians have started using the 'Orlan' unmanned aerial vehicle as a 'mother': small FPV drones are attached under the wings of such a drone. However, the anti-aircraft gunners managed to effectively shoot down this drone, emphasizing the control over the sky above Ukraine by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“Before this, the pilots of the chasing squad had already shot down dozens of enemy scouts — 'Orlan', Zala, and Supercam — but the 'mother' was destroyed for the first time,” emphasized the 118th Mechanized Brigade.

Let us remind you that Ukrainian intelligence reported that Russia is actively using a new drone with wireless fast communication and the ability for remote control in various directions of the front.

Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners destroyed a Russian drone 'Orlan' that was used to carry smaller FPV drones. This indicates the successful work of the military in ensuring air security and protecting the country from hostile threats. Intelligence has also recorded the active use of new drones by Russia in the conflict zone, indicating the continuation of the tense situation in eastern Ukraine.