𝕏xRU first seen 14 h ago, last 4 min ago, peak #2
Ukrainian Yak-52 gunner filmed taking on Russian drone
Original: Footage of a Ukrainian YaK-52 backseat gunner engaging a Russian attack drone with small arms fire and then flipping it
Footage circulating online shows a Ukrainian Yak-52 trainer aircraft's backseat gunner firing small arms at a Russian attack drone, then flipping it off after the engagement. The clip, shared by an open-source intelligence account, has drawn attention as light propeller aircraft are increasingly used as cheap interceptors against Russian drones.
Why now: The striking footage highlights Ukraine's improvised tactics for shooting down Russian attack drones.
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- Footage of a Ukrainian YaK-52 backseat gunner engaging a Russian attack drone with small arms fire and then flipping it off. · Osinttechnical · 2.2K
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