Ukrainian interceptor drones shot down two of Russia’s newest and rarest reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), identified as “Prince Vechy Oleg”.
According to the information released, the targets were destroyed by General Cherry AIR interceptor drones, developed by the Ukrainian manufacturer General Cherry. Images of the interceptions were published on the company’s official Facebook page, showing the moments in which Russian UAVs are caught and neutralized in flight.
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The successful interceptions were carried out by the “Thunder” crew of the 55th Zaporizhzhia Sich Separate Artillery Brigade.
According to reports, the use of interceptor drones made it possible to eliminate high-value enemy equipment without the need to use air defense missiles, considered scarce and high-cost resources.
The “Prince Vechy Oleg” is presented by the Russian military-industrial complex as one of its most modern UAVs for deep aerial reconnaissance missions. The system would be capable of detecting targets at a distance of 40 to 45 kilometers from the contact line, in addition to operating without dependence on satellite navigation. Another difference highlighted is the presence of a secure communication channel, with high resistance to electronic warfare (EW) interference.
Known characteristics of the Russian UAV
- Wingspan: 2.8 m
- Length: 0.82 m
- Weight: 11kg
- Maximum speed: 130 km/h
- Operating ceiling: up to 3,000 m
Experts emphasize that the destruction of a reconnaissance drone of this class confirms the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
By “blinding” the enemy and interrupting surveillance and target acquisition missions, these systems contribute to reducing pressure on traditional air defenses and preserving more expensive ammunition for larger threats.
Source and images: Militarnyi | Facebook @generalcherry.fpv. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
