Ukrainian Air Force video shows Shahed drones being downed by Igla MANPADS with thermal imaging – video
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 15:35
Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, has posted a video showing Russian kamikaze drones being efficiently shot down on the night of 12-13 December.
Source: Oleshchuk on Telegram
Quote: "Successful use of the Igla man-portable air defence system with thermal imaging equipment on Shahed drones. Thanks to this upgrade, mobile fire groups of the Air Force have become even more effective in the dark.
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The video shows Shahed drones being shot down using an Igla man-portable air defence system and an anti-aircraft missile system from Pivden (South) Air Command.
Well done!"
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