Ukrainian forces decimate Russian defense with Polish drones
Soldiers from the 47th Independent Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian army shared a video of a successful attack they conducted in the Kursk region. A key role was played by Polish FlyEye drones, which we would like to highlight for their capabilities.
As noted by the Ukrainians, a FlyEye drone was instrumental in spotting the enemy by detecting a Russian Strela-10 air defense system. This facilitated the direction of artillery fire to the identified location, effectively resulting in the destruction of Russian equipment.
Successful Ukrainian attack near Kursk
"Using the FlyEye 3.0 unmanned aerial vehicle, our soldiers identified enemy equipment and directed the fire of the neighboring unit. Thanks to precise artillery-missile strikes, the Strela was reduced to a piece of scrap metal," read a brief statement from the Ukrainian brigade.
FlyEye is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the Polish company WB Electronics, primarily for reconnaissance purposes. It is one of the most advanced pieces of equipment used in Europe and has proven its effectiveness even in real combat situations, as the ongoing war in Ukraine demonstrates.
Polish drones helped destroy more Russian equipment
The FlyEye weighs 26 pounds and features a wingspan of 12 feet. The drone can reach speeds of up to 75 mph and operate at altitudes of up to 11,500 feet. According to the manufacturer, it has a maximum flight time of 2.5 hours.
Ukrainian soldiers often emphasize that a major advantage of the FlyEye is its design, which is difficult to detect by many standard radar systems. This is mainly due to its composite body and an electric motor that doesn’t run continuously. When in flight, FlyEye frequently glides. Another important feature is its observation head with two cameras—a daylight camera with a 30x zoom and a thermal imaging camera.
The Strela-10 is a short-range missile system, based on the amphibious MTLB tracked vehicle chassis. With a 240-horsepower engine, it can reach speeds of up to 38 mph on land and 4 mph in water. It can target and engage objects moving at altitudes between 80 and 11,500 feet.
