Azov Brigade Hit 14 Units of Russian Equipment with FPV-drones
The Azov Assault Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine used FPV drones supplied by the M-TAC company to effectively target a considerable number of Russian armored vehicles. This successful operation was reported by the Brigade's press service. Drones hit 14 units of equipment, including a Msta-S self-propelled gun, three tanks, a large number of vehicles, and an armored vehicle similar to the Z-STS Akhmat.
"Even now, at a difficult time for the company, its work continues to inflict significant losses on the enemy. We will do everything to repay the invaders for all the destruction of our peaceful cities, for our deceased and wounded people," Azov said.
Destruction of M-TAC facilities
Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles hit the production facilities and warehouses of the Ukrainian M-TAC tactical equipment manufacturer. The company stated this on its social media page.
The incident occurred on January 2, 2023, during a large-scale combined air attack by Russian forces on the territory of Ukraine using loitering munitions, cruise and ballistic missiles. The Russians used in this attack 16 Tu-95MS strategic bombers and MiG-31? interceptors, which are carriers of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles. The company reported that three Kh-101 cruise missiles hit their facilities, and the company's workers were not injured.
The facility of the M-TAC company was destroyed by a Russian missile strike.
Photo credits: M-TAC
M-TAC
The M-TAC brand is one of the largest manufacturers of military and civilian tactical equipment in Ukraine. It was founded in 2014 by Oleksandr Kostyliev and Denys Holovko. Initially, the company employed only 10 seamstresses.
Before the start of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, the company's staff consisted of 200 employees.
Production of equipment. Photo credits: M-TAC
The Russian invasion significantly increased the demand for military products, which led to the rapid growth of the company.
As of January 2023, the number of employees had increased to 750.
One of the founders said that during the full-scale war, the company's yearly profit increased 10 times, to UAH 600-700 million.
The company's products are actively used by the military of the Defense Forces of Ukraine and well-known personalities, including President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.