Monday04 November 2024
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Ukrainian air defense forces are shooting down enemy drones using the Soviet-era "Strela-10" missile system (video).

This air defense system is capable of targeting not just drones.
Украинские зенитчики уничтожают вражеские дроны с помощью советского ЗРК "Стрела-10" (смотрите видео).

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are equipped with a considerable amount of Soviet weaponry. Among these is the "Strela-10" anti-aircraft missile system. This is a short-range surface-to-air missile system used to protect military units. It can target aircraft flying at low altitudes, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones – the key is to spot them.

Among the latest "captures" by one of the "Strela-10" units of the Ukrainian paratroopers is the reconnaissance-strike drone "Orion" belonging to the Russian military. It was shot down by the anti-aircraft missile unit of the 80th Separate Air Assault Galician Brigade. The downing occurred in the Kursk region. The "Orion" drone is a new Russian reconnaissance-strike drone. It can not only conduct reconnaissance but also deliver strikes immediately with four "air-to-ground" missiles.

The "Strela-10" has several modifications since the system was first introduced. They do not differ in engagement range:

  • in distance — from 800 m to 5 km
  • in target altitude – from 25 m to 3.5 km.

Maximum target speed:

  • against head-on fire — 415 m/s
  • against trailing fire — 310 m/s.

Previously, "Telegraph" reported on a Ukrainian reconnaissance drone that has already made a name for itself in the Assault Guards. The drone "Lelyka-100" actively counters enemy electronic warfare systems and conducts territory reconnaissance.