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Ukrainian Air Force video shows Shahed drones being downed by Igla MANPADS with thermal imaging – video

Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 15:35
Ukrainian Air Force video shows Shahed drones being downed by Igla MANPADS with thermal imaging – video
AN IGLA MAN-PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM. STOCK PHOTO

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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