Camouflage Did Not Help: Russian tank destroyed by FPV drones
Ukrainian troops have destroyed a Russian tank that was heavily camouflaged with branches and concealed among trees near the front line.
The camouflaged armored vehicle was spotted by Ukrainian reconnaissance. Its position made a direct attack difficult, so the coordinates were quickly passed to the command post.
The 33rd Separate Assault Regiment then sent FPV drones to strike the tank. The unit later released video showing the attack and destruction of the vehicle.
According to the Ukrainian soldiers, the operation was far from easy. The target was located at a considerable distance, while the drones carried relatively small warheads.
Several strikes were needed to damage the tank and start a fire. Eventually, the vehicle was set ablaze and destroyed.
The Ukrainian troops compared the burning tank to a Moscow oil refinery, describing how intensely the vehicle caught fire after the drone strikes.
Camouflage can make armored vehicles difficult to detect from the ground. However, aerial reconnaissance and FPV drones have changed how such targets are identified and attacked.
Small first-person-view drones have become an important weapon on the battlefield. They can reach targets that are difficult for conventional weapons to engage.
It was previously reported that Russian troops had launched one of the largest attempts to break through the front in recent memory. During the fierce battle, nine Russian tanks and a large number of enemy personnel were destroyed.
