Suspected Ukrainian drone narrowly misses hitting advancing Russian tank
(MENAFN) A video released by the Russian Defense Ministry captures a tense moment as a suspected Ukrainian kamikaze drone narrowly misses hitting an advancing Russian tank, exploding just meters ahead. The footage, recorded from both a Russian drone and a camera mounted on the tank’s turret, shows the armored vehicle powering through debris and earth ejected by the blast.
Published on Tuesday, the video highlights operations by the 'Center' grouping of Russian forces engaged in combat against Ukrainian army positions near Avdeevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. According to the ministry, the T-72B3M tank was supporting an assault, firing at a target approximately 800 meters away amidst continuous mortar fire and drone attacks by Ukrainian forces.
The use of first-person view drones has become increasingly prevalent in the Ukraine conflict, enabling operators to remotely pilot aircraft using video feeds displayed on specialized glasses. This technology allows for precise targeting of vulnerable areas on heavily armored vehicles, potentially disabling them for subsequent strikes with heavier weaponry.
Both sides in the conflict extensively utilize such drones, although media reports suggest Russia maintains a numerical advantage in drone deployment along the frontline. Additionally, Russia possesses advanced winged Lancet loitering munitions, which reportedly pose a significant threat to Ukrainian military assets. The incident underscores the evolving tactics and technological dynamics in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
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