Ukrainian interceptor drones have downed two of Russia’s newest and rare reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), identified as “Prince Vechy Oleg.”
According to the information released, the targets were destroyed by General Cherry AIR interceptor drones developed by the Ukrainian manufacturer General Cherry. Footage of the interceptions was published on the company’s official Facebook page, showing the moments when the Russian UAVs were intercepted and neutralized in flight.
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The successful interceptions were carried out by the “Thunder” crew of the 55th Separate Zaporizhzhia Sich Artillery Brigade.
According to reports, the use of interceptor drones made it possible to eliminate high-value enemy equipment without the need to employ air-defense missiles, which are considered scarce and costly resources.
The “Prince Vechy Oleg” is presented by the Russian military-industrial complex as one of its most modern UAVs for deep aerial reconnaissance missions. The system is said to be capable of detecting targets at a distance of 40 to 45 kilometers from the line of contact, as well as operating without reliance on satellite navigation. Another highlighted feature is the presence of a secure communications channel with high resistance to electronic warfare (EW) interference.
Known characteristics of the Russian UAV
- Wingspan: 2.8 m
- Length: 0.82 m
- Weight: 11 kg
- Maximum speed: 130 km/h
- Operational ceiling: up to 3,000 m
Experts note that the destruction of a reconnaissance drone of this class confirms the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
By “blinding” the enemy and disrupting surveillance and target-acquisition missions, these systems help reduce pressure on traditional air defenses and preserve more expensive munitions for higher-value threats.
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Source and images: Militarnyi | Facebook @generalcherry.fpv. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
