Ukraine Uses Soviet-Era Planes to Launch Interceptor Drones Against Shaheds
Ukraine has deployed Soviet-era turboprop aircraft to launch P1-Sun and Sting interceptor drones. This innovative strategy aims to effectively counter incoming Shahed attack UAVs.
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Ukraine launches P1-Sun and Sting interceptor drones from aircraft to down Shahed attack UAVs – video
Ukraine is deploying P1-Sun and Sting interceptor drones launched from aircraft to target Shahed UAVs, with footage showing successful interceptions.
By Iryna Levytska
Read full article →Ukraine's Soviet-era 'Shahed hunter' turboprop plane is launching interceptor drones from the sky
Ukrainian drone makers have been launching their interceptors from An-28s in combat. Wild Hornets Ukraine has been using an old turboprop plane to shoot down Shahed drones in flight. Now, it's launching its interceptor drones from the plane, turning it into an airborne carrier. Videos show several interceptors being launched in combat from under the wing of an Antonov An-28. Ukrainian troops have used an Antonov An-28 turboprop aircraft to launch several interceptor drones in combat, turnin...
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