Ukrainian intelligence officers demonstrated the combat operation of FPV kamikaze drones

2 May, 2023 FPV "kamikaze drone" of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, 2022. Frame from the "Wings" detachment's video The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has developed its own fleet of FPV kamikaze drones.

These drones are already destroying the military equipment of the Russian invaders. Kamikaze drones are controlled by the operators of the Ukrainian special detachment "Kryla" ("Wings" - ed.). The press service of the DI published a video of the combat operation.

The released video recorded the results of the work of the FPV drone pilots.

A Russian armored vehicle before being hit by a kamikaze drone. Frame from the video of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

The recording captured the destruction of the invaders' armored vehicle, which was standing in a forest plantation on one of the frontline directions of the Russian-Ukrainian war. After the hit, the vehicle caught fire and probably suffered serious damage, which put it out of service.

The Ukrainian reconnaissance drone was observing the operation of the FPV kamikaze drones and confirmed the successful destruction of a Russian armored vehicle.

A Russian armored vehicle hit by a kamikaze drone. Frame from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine video

"We destroy the invaders and liberate our country from the aggressors," the DI noted in their message. Back in January 2023, the DI announced the creation of its own fleet of FPV kamikaze drones.

At that time, fundraising to purchase 1000 drones for the newly launched detachment was started.

FPV "kamikaze drone" of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

2022 year. Frame from the "Wings" detachment video

The FPV (First Person View) drone is operated by an operator who receives real-time video broadcast from a drone camera to goggles or a helmet. Drones can collect intelligence data.

These redesigned drones are also used as guided loitering munition. Such drones are used to defeat military equipment and enemy manpower, depending on the payload. Installed cameras and modern communication capacities allow the operator to control the drone and, at the same time, remain at a safe distance.