Ukrainian forces down Russian drones with HIMARS in daring raid
The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully used the HIMARS system to shoot down the latest Russian reconnaissance system, the 1K148 Jastreb-AW. A recording of the action has appeared online.
5:21 PM EDT, July 24, 2024
The Ukrainian Armed Forces executed an operation behind Russian lines in the Donetsk sector, managing to shoot down the latest Russian reconnaissance system, the 1K148 Jastreb-AW. This operation was conducted using the HIMARS system.
The footage was recorded by the 14th UAV Regiment and shared on Telegram by the Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak.
This loss is significant for the Russians. The system was instrumental in detecting Ukrainian howitzers, mortars, and artillery systems such as HIMARS.
Ukraine shoots down Russian reconnaissance drones
Ukrainian air defense also reported its latest achievements. They shot down 17 strike drones and eight reconnaissance drones that Russian forces used to attack Ukraine during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, according to Air Force Commander General Mykola Oleschuk.
"A total of 23 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (strike) were detected, which were piloted by radio and technical forces. As a result of the air combat, 17 enemy drones were shot down. Most of them were shot down in the Odesa region," stated the general in a social media post.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed at least eight Russian reconnaissance drones.
