The 110th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine successfully shot down a Russian Shahed drone using an FPV Shrike drone, marking another step forward in adapting short-range air defense capabilities.
The action was recorded in video and confirmed by the equipment manufacturer, who highlighted the use of the 10-inch Ukrainian-made FPV model in the interception.
The footage shows the moment the Shrike approaches the target in mid-air and destroys it. The incident highlights a shift toward a new combat concept based on the “drone versus drone” model, considered more flexible and cost-effective against threats posed by Shahed drones.
The Shrike functions as a guided munition, directly controlled by the operator, capable of hitting small and fast-moving targets with high precision. The same type of drone had previously been used to destroy a Russian Mi-8 helicopter, demonstrating that its application goes beyond simple UAV interception.
In addition to reducing costs compared to using anti-aircraft missiles, this solution allows frontline units to autonomously protect airspace. Experts say expanding this model could establish a continuous tactical interception system, consolidating Ukrainian FPV drones as true aerial interceptors on the battlefield.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: YouTube @UNITED24media | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade intercepted and destroyed a Russian Shahed strike UAV using a Shrike FPV drone.The manufacturer itself informed about the use of the Ukrainian-made 10-inch Shrike FPV drone. pic.twitter.com/nBfY79J7tF
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