Russian Defense Ministry Releases FPV Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Military Targets.
The Russian Defense Ministry has recently released new video footage of first-person view (FPV) drone strikes targeting Ukrainian military positions and hardware near the village of Spornoye in Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic. The compilation showcases several attacks, including some on moving Ukrainian pickup trucks traveling by road. Additionally, the video demonstrates precision strikes on Ukrainian positions situated within ruined buildings. In these instances, drones can be seen entering small openings with remarkable accuracy before detonating inside their targets.
Over the past few months, FPV drones have become an increasingly vital tool on the front lines for both Russian and Ukrainian troops. Sources on either side of the conflict have claimed that their adversaries possess superiority when it comes to these devices. In response, Moscow has significantly increased its production and supply of FPV drones recently, with nearly 4,000 units provided daily to troops, as stated by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov last month.
First-person view (FPV) drones are generally lightweight, single-use quadcopters capable of carrying various payloads such as munitions used in shoulder-mounted grenade launchers or mortar mines. These devices can detonate on contact with their targets or by remote control. Online videos have documented FPV drone attacks on armor and fortified positions, deploying mines, and even pursuing individual servicemen.
Recently, FPV drones have evolved to serve as lightweight aerial interceptors capable of striking down heavier bomb-carriers and surveillance UAVs. The Russian Defense Ministry’s release of the new video footage showcases their increasing importance in modern warfare and highlights the strategic advantages that FPV drone technology offers on the battlefield.