The Ukrainian Defense Forces have once again demonstrated creativity and efficiency in the use of military technology by deploying an FPV (First Person View) drone armed with an AK-74 Kalashnikov assault rifle, a 1974 model with a 5.45 mm caliber.
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The video, released by the volunteer drone manufacturing group “Wild Hornets,” showcases the operation during the defense against a Russian attack near Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region.
Drone in Action on the Battlefield
According to the group, all Russian troop equipment was destroyed with the help of Ukrainian drones, while the surviving enemy infantry took refuge in a forested area. The drone, named Queen of Hornets and equipped with the AK-74 rifle, was then deployed to neutralize the remaining combatants.
The innovative device was developed and tested by the Ukrainian unit BULA, standing out for its ability to withstand the rifle’s recoil when firing bursts. The released footage shows the operator successfully executing precise, directed shots.
Resilience Under Fire
During the mission, the rifle attached to the drone sustained several bullet impacts but remained functional, allowing the mission to be completed. This type of technology highlights the tactical evolution of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, combining ingenuity with limited resources to confront invading forces.
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