Ukrainian Air Force video shows nighttime hunt for Russian drones
Pravda Ukraine
Ukraine’s Air Force has posted a video showing a Russian aerial attack being repelled on the night of 29-30 January.
Source: the video posted on social media
Quote: “Combat operations in the area of responsibility of Air Command Skhid (East) on the night of 29-30 January 2025.”
Details: The video captured Ukrainian soldiers from a mobile fire group unleashing several rounds from a machine gun on a drone, which is being monitored through a thermal imager. The moment the target hits the ground and detonates, the soldiers cheer with visible joy.
Background: Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 81 UAVs since the evening of 29 January. Ukrainian air defence units destroyed 37 drones, while a further 39 disappeared from radar. A drone struck a house in the city of Sumy, causing deaths.
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