En.Defence-Ua Ukrainian Forces Down Russian Jet-Powered Drones in Recent Engagements
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- •Ukrainian forces shot down two Russian jet-powered drones on October 23, 2026.
- •The 77th Brigade soldier used MANPADS for his first combat engagement.
- •The Lviv Brigade employed a ZU-23-2 gun to intercept a Geran-4 drone.
Ukrainian military units successfully intercepted two Russian jet-powered drones on October 23, 2026. A soldier from the 77th Brigade shot down a Russian UAV using a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) during his first combat launch. The drone was detected at high altitude, and the engagement was characterized by a quick response time. Separately, a mobile fire group from the Lviv Brigade downed a Geran-4 drone using a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun. The Geran-4 drone approached a protected facility, prompting the crew to fire approximately 60 rounds before hitting the target. Both incidents highlight the challenges posed by high-speed aerial threats in combat situations.
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2026-10-23
Ukrainian soldier downs Russian drone with MANPADS
A soldier from the 77th Brigade successfully shot down a Russian jet-powered UAV during his first combat launch using MANPADS.
En.Defence-Ua2026-10-23
Lviv Brigade intercepts Geran-4 drone
A mobile fire group from the Lviv Brigade shot down a Geran-4 drone using a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun after it approached a protected facility.
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Common questions
What types of drones were shot down?
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian jet-powered UAV and a Geran-4 drone.
How did the engagements occur?
The engagements involved a soldier using MANPADS and a mobile fire group using a ZU-23-2 gun.
What challenges did the forces face?
The high speed and altitude of the drones posed significant challenges for timely engagement.
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