The Ukrainian military has once again used Turkish drones ''Bayraktar TB2'' in combat operations against Russian forces. This was reported by the German television channel N-tv on June 26.
The Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine Oleksiy Neizhpapa published a video a few days ago in which a "Bayraktar" TB2 destroys a Russian military boat in the river area of the Kherson region. This was the first documented use of a drone in recent months.
The "Bayraktar TB2" drones gained wide popularity at the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Then these Turkish "birds" effectively hit Russian tanks and artillery. However, after the modernization of Russian air defense systems and electronic warfare means, the drone lost its effectiveness.
As Euromaidanpress writes, the use of Bayraktar may now indicate the presence of vulnerabilities in Russian air defense in the south of Ukraine, which opened up new opportunities for the actions of Ukrainian drones.
Bayraktar drones - what is known about them
Bayraktar TB2 is a Turkish strike drone developed by Baykar Makina. It became famous thanks to its effective use in armed conflicts, in particular in Ukraine, Libya, Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh. This is a medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle with a long flight duration of up to 27 hours, and the ability to carry guided weapons.
The drone is equipped with modern sensors, including optoelectronic and infrared cameras, as well as navigation systems, which allow for precise reconnaissance and strikes. Its range reaches about 150 kilometers in the standard configuration, although this distance can be significantly increased using satellite control systems.
Bad news for the Russian army! Ukraine has returned the fearsome Bayraktar to the front line
The drone is equipped with modern sensors, including optoelectronic and infrared cameras, as well as navigation systems that allow for precise reconnaissance and strikes
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