Ukrainian forces down Russian Orlan-10 drone at record altitude
The Voron group from the anti-aircraft and artillery division shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over the Kharkiv region at an altitude of 3,620 metres. The hunt was difficult due to the high altitude and the continuous change in the UAV's flight direction. This was the first time a drone was successfully shot down at such a significant height.
Soldiers of the Voron group from the anti-aircraft and artillery division shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over the Kharkiv region. The unmanned aerial vehicle was detected at an altitude of 3,620 metres and destroyed.
"As soon as the Orlan-10 UAV was spotted, the Voron group from the anti-aircraft and artillery division moved to the target area. Cooperating with border colleagues, they determined the course and height of the target. On-site, one of the soldiers prepared the equipment, and then two other crew members of the fighters took action," reported the Kharkiv regional military unit.
The military emphasizes that the unusual conditions made the entire operation extremely difficult. The drone was flying at a high altitude and continuously changing its flight path. The Ukrainian soldiers' skills and composure determined the mission's success.
