16 APR 2026
UkraineKrasnoliman direction, Ukraine

Russian 25th Army drones intercept Ukrainian UAVs

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 05:43 UTC · 1 source

Russian forces from the 25th Combined Arms Army are conducting counter-drone operations in the Krasnoliman direction of the Ukraine war. Operators are using FPV drones to intercept and destroy Ukrainian reconnaissance and strike UAVs before they can attack Russian positions, targeting vulnerable areas like wings and engines. The air defense brigade works around the clock to track and eliminate enemy drones, with personnel maintaining constant combat readiness. This tactic of using FPV drones as aerial interceptors has proven effective against smaller threats, and operators have also successfully engaged larger drones attempting to breach defenses.

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TGMilitary Waveview17h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 05:43 UTC · First reported: 17h ago