Soldiers of the 1027th Regiment destroyed the enemy target using a Swedish air defense system
In Kyiv Region, servicemen of the 1027th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment shot down a Russian Geran-5 jet drone. The enemy target was intercepted using a Swedish RBS-70 man-portable air-defense system. This was reported by Ukrinform citing the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The interception of the enemy unmanned aerial vehicle marks the first successful destruction of this target type in Kyiv Region using the Swedish system. Ukrainian air defense operators demonstrated high accuracy and composure during the mission.
Deployment of Swedish Air Defense Systems
The military command commended the skills of the sky defenders and expressed gratitude to international partners for the supplied weaponry. Sweden and other allies continue to deliver equipment that helps protect Ukrainian airspace from enemy strikes.
Research on Russian Drones
Earlier, Ukrainian intelligence authorities released detailed data regarding the structural elements of another modification of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles. In particular, components of the Gerbera-5 K5-K drone were examined.
Photo: Руслан Канюка
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