16 APR 2026
UkraineDonbass

Russia uses 'Sokol-I' drones to down Ukrainian UAVs

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:37 UTC · 1 source

Russian drone units are employing 'Sokol-I' systems to maintain consistent airspace control over the Donbass region. The units conduct continuous patrols, using advanced radar to detect and classify Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Their interception methods include ramming and remote detonation, reportedly destroying multiple Ukrainian drones daily. This effort aims to disrupt Ukrainian reconnaissance and artillery correction capabilities, enhancing safety for Russian ground troops and facilitating their advances.

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TGMilitary Waveview5h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:37 UTC · First reported: 5h ago