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Ukraine releases video showing frontline forces intercepting Russian drones mid‑air

Watch: Ukrainian military takes down Russian drones
  • Aerial footage released by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence shows the Ukrainian army intercepting multiple Russian drones.
  • The 93rd Mechanized Brigade, recognised as one of Kyiv's most effective front-line units, was responsible for taking down the unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • The intercepted drones included various types such as Orlan, Lancet, ZALA, Supercam, and Albatros, targeted at altitudes of several kilometres.
  • The Ministry of Defence shared the footage online, stating that “Every enemy wing will have its final flight.”
  • Watch the video in full above.
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