Heroic Ukrainian falcon swoops in on Russian drone - Find out what happened
Volunteers in Dnipro rescue a bird that attacked an enemy drone (photo: Getty Images)
A Ukrainian falcon attacked an enemy drone at the cost of its health. It was injured and is now being saved by volunteers in Dnipro. What is known about this "combat" bird and how it defended its homeland is shared by animal volunteer Veronika Konkova.
During an enemy drone attack, Ukrainian soldiers witnessed an epic moment: a wild falcon fearlessly attacked a Russian drone. Of course, the metal was stronger than this bird of prey, and the falcon suffered a serious injury–a broken shoulder. However, the bird still managed to knock the enemy drone off course.
The soldiers found the fearless falcon and transported it from the front line through Zaporizhzhia to Dnipro. Now, volunteers and veterinarians are caring for it. It has also been given the name "Shrike."
A falcon rushed at an enemy drone (photo: facebook/Veronika Konkova)
"Meet Shrike. This brave bird of prey rightly decided that Russian drones have no place on our (and his personal) territory, and attacked one of them. Unfortunately, metal was stronger than a living bird, and he got a fracture in his right shoulder. Fortunately, our drone operators on this part of the front, who witnessed the incident, didn't leave the wild comrade in trouble, immediately took him in, and evacuated him to Zaporizhzhia at the first opportunity," writes Konkova.
She added that the bird is awaiting an examination and consultation with a surgeon to preserve its wing. The military has promised to cover the treatment costs for the fearless bird.
