A Ukrainian drone unit reported the destruction of three advanced Russian air defense systems in a single day, showcasing the effectiveness of drone warfare in the conflict. The drones targeted high-value systems including the Tor-M2 and Buk models, which are critical to Russia's air defense. The unit highlighted that the drones used for these operations were funded by civilian contributions. This incident underlines the growing reliance on affordable loitering munitions, showcasing a shift in military tactics as smaller, economically viable drones counter sophisticated military technology.
The Ronin company of the 65th Mechanized Rifle Brigade posted footage of the first-person view drone attacks on Saturday, successfully targeting three advanced Russian air defense systems.
With a range of about 7.5 miles, the Tor-M2 is designed to engage up to 48 targets at once at low to medium altitudes.
The clips posted by the 'Ronin' company showed first-person view drones closely approaching the air defense systems before their video feeds went dark.
Drone makers in Ukraine usually tell BI that they sell or create exploding drones for $750 to $1,500 apiece, making them affordable weapons against high-value targets.
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