For the first time in the world, Ukrainian military shot down a Shahed drone with an interceptor drone from a sea platform
Kyiv • UNN
Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed an enemy drone with an interceptor from a surface complex. This is a new stage in the integration of marine and aerial warfare technologies.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces announced the world's first successful destruction of a Shahed attack drone by an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface platform. This was reported by the 412th Nemesis SBS Brigade, according to UNN.
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It is noted that the combat mission was carried out by military personnel of the unmanned surface complex division, which operates in the maritime operational zone. This unit successfully intercepted the enemy's attack drone.
The unit emphasized that this marks a new stage in the development of modern warfare and the integration of maritime and aerial unmanned technologies.
This is a new level of integration of maritime and aerial unmanned capabilities
According to the military, the use of surface carriers to launch interceptor drones expands the capabilities to combat air threats and creates an additional echelon of protection for Ukrainian cities.