16 APR 2026
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Russian Lis‑2 drone shoots down Ukrainian An‑196 UAV

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 21:26 UTC · 1 source

Russian forces released video showing a Lis‑2 interceptor drone equipped with an AI‑based visual tracking system engaging a Ukrainian An‑196 "Lyutyi" UAV. The Lis‑2 successfully intercepted and destroyed the Ukrainian drone in mid‑air, demonstrating advanced autonomous targeting capabilities. The footage, posted by IntelSlava, highlights the evolving drone‑on‑drone combat in the ongoing conflict. This encounter underscores the increasing role of AI‑driven systems in the war's aerial battles.

Key Details
Russian drone: Lis‑2 interceptor with AI visual tracking
Ukrainian UAV: An‑196 "Lyutyi"
Sources
TGIntel Slavaview6h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 21:26 UTC · First reported: 6h ago
Russian Lis‑2 drone shoots down Ukrainian An‑196 UAV — TheDailyEuro