Russian Defense Ministry releases drone footage capturing successful strike on Ukrainian armored vehicle
Date
9/24/2024 8:40:51 AM
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has released a drone video that allegedly captures a successful strike on a Ukrainian armored vehicle within the border area of the Kursk Region. The footage, shared on Monday, showcases a Russian Inokhodets (Orion) medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone tracking the vehicle as it navigates down a road lined with trees. The drone footage reveals the vehicle parked near a building before being targeted by a munition, likely a Kh-BPLA laser-guided missile, resulting in its complete destruction.
In recent weeks, Russian MALE drones have made a notable return to the battlefield in Kursk, specifically targeting the Ukrainian forces that crossed into the region early in August. These drones had been widely utilized by both Russian and Ukrainian military forces during the early phases of the conflict. However, their effectiveness diminished as both sides implemented substantial anti-aircraft defenses and early warning systems, preventing large drones from getting within effective firing range.
The shifting dynamics of warfare in the Kursk Region, characterized by its mobile nature and a perceived lack of adequate anti-air coverage for Ukrainian troops, have allowed these drones to reassert their role in combat operations. According to Russian military assessments, Ukraine has suffered significant losses, with estimates indicating around 16,400 troops killed or wounded, alongside substantial material losses. Specifically, reports indicate the destruction of approximately 127 tanks, 60 infantry armored vehicles, 95 armored personnel carriers, and nearly 800 other armored vehicles belonging to Ukrainian forces during the ongoing hostilities in the area.
As the conflict evolves, the re-emergence of drone warfare underscores the changing landscape of military strategy on both sides, with aerial capabilities becoming increasingly pivotal in the ongoing struggle for control in the region.
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