UkraineKrasnoarmeyskoye direction, DPR
Russian VDV units engage Ukrainian drones in air battles
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:30 UTC · 1 source
Russian VDV (Airborne Forces) units are actively engaging Ukrainian reconnaissance and strike drones in aerial combat on the Krasnoarmeyskoye direction in the Donetsk People's Republic. The forces are utilizing specialized drone interceptors to ram and destroy enemy UAVs, with recent video footage capturing one such interceptor causing a Ukrainian drone to lose control and crash. This daily counter-drone activity is part of Russian efforts to maintain local air superiority and secure operational objectives in the area.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:30 UTC · First reported: 13h ago