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Russian drones hunt down Ukrainian UAVs in mid-air (VIDEO)

ByPimpHesus

Apr 18, 2026

Footage released by Rubicon highlights the downing of kamikaze drones and coordinated airstrikes

Russia’s elite Rubicon drone unit has released footage showing the interception of Ukrainian UAVs used to strike targets deep inside Russian territory.

The video shows Russian FPV drones trailing and then striking Ukrainian UAVs, including FP-2 and E-300 Enterprise heavy kamikaze drones.

The unit also shared footage of surveillance drones identifying ground targets for Russian airstrikes.

Earlier this week, the Russian Defense Ministry published what it said was a list of addresses of European companies producing military drones for Ukraine, warning of “an acute escalation.”


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