"Ukraine's special operators said Saturday they took down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a long-range "deep strike" drone for the first time. The update didn't say where it happened, but it stressed the significance. They described the move as "changing the rules of the game: now we hunt!" Video released by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces appears to be footage from the drone as it flew over an enemy helicopter, drawing steadily closer before the clip cuts off."
"Deep strike drones are uncrewed aerial systems that are designed to reach far into enemy territory, and they have become key for Ukraine's fight back against Russia's invasion as it faces shortages of missiles and also restrictions on how it can use some of the long-range weapons it has received from Western allies. Ukraine's own defense industry has developed new types of deep strike drones, along with a host of other drone types, that it has used to target Russian troops and weaponry,"
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces reported shooting down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a long-range "deep strike" drone, calling it a first and saying "changing the rules of the game: now we hunt!" The released video appears to show drone footage approaching an enemy helicopter before the clip ends; independent verification and the helicopter's final fate were not confirmed. Deep-strike drones are uncrewed systems designed to penetrate far into enemy territory. They have become central to Ukraine's campaign amid missile shortages and restrictions on long-range Western weapons. Ukraine's defense industry has developed these and other drones to target troops, equipment, and gather intelligence.
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