Video: Drone strikes a Russian “combat motorcyclist”. Photo and video: Telegram @strikedronescompany
An FPV drone pilot from the Strike Drones Company unit, belonging to the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine, hit and destroyed a Russian motorcycle in a recent operation. The incident was captured on video and released by the brigade’s press office.
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The video shows a Russian motorcyclist, apparently on a logistical mission, being intercepted and struck by an FPV drone. The side-mounted boxes on the cross-country motorcycle suggest he was carrying supplies or munitions at the time of the attack.
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As a result of the attack, the motorcycle was completely destroyed, and the motorcyclist sustained severe injuries. This episode highlights the vulnerability of light vehicles frequently used by Russian forces in rapid assault operations.
It is common for Russian forces to employ highly mobile and fast vehicles, such as motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles, in their operations. These vehicles are used to quickly transport provisions, munitions, and infantry to the front lines, and also serve as mobile platforms for anti-tank and anti-air weaponry. The speed of these vehicles is a tactical advantage, as it reduces exposure time in open areas, decreasing the chances of being detected and neutralized.
However, despite their agility and speed, these vehicles often become easy targets for FPV drones and artillery due to their lack of robust protection, minimizing the chances of survival for their occupants in the event of a direct attack.
This incident underscores the effectiveness of FPV drones in modern warfare, providing mechanized units with significant capabilities to quickly interdict and neutralize mobile threats.
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Source: mil.in.ua. Photo and video: Telegram @strikedronescompany.
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