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The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated the reconnaissance UAV

Ukrainian military in the Kherson region destroyed two Russian drones

The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated the reconnaissance UAV "Orlan-10" and the Lancet UAV. On Saturday, May 13, the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region destroyed two Russian unmanned aircraft. About it reports the operational command "South" in its Facebook account. "On May 13, two Russian drones were destroyed in the Kherson region forces and air defense forces of the South Air Command," the press service wrote.

In particular, Ukrainian defenders eliminated the reconnaissance UAV "Orlan-10" and a shock UAV type "Lancet". "Orlan-10"-UAV developed in the 2000s. It is a multi -purpose unmanned aircraft complex designed for intelligence operations. In May 2022, his shock modification was presented. The US military estimates from $ 87 thousand to $ 120 thousand.

"Lancet" is a barring ammunition, that is, a drone capable of whirling in the air for a long time, tracking the target and attacking it, rapidly diveting on it. After the year of the war, Russian engineers decided to increase the number of ammunition (or to install more powerful in terms of tactical and technical characteristics).