Ukraine’s border guards reveal how strike crews target those who shoot at drones
Photo: State Security Service of Ukraine showed how strike crews work (Getty Images)
FPV drone operators of the Hart brigade of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service are carrying out combat missions in the Vovchansk direction. The soldiers are tasked with various missions, regardless of weather conditions and time of day, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
According to the SBS, the brigade includes two crews from the Scorpion unit: one for day operations and one for night. They handle everything, from drone preparation to launching and targeting enemy positions.
The operators shared stories about the specifics of their "flights," the challenges drones face during missions, and how they detect the enemy.
"This is an FPV drone with a 7-inch diagonal. Just one camera on such a drone costs about 30,000 UAH. But this 'bird' can detect the enemy even in total darkness or during the evening twilight," noted the border guard with the call sign Malyi.
A former artilleryman with the call sign Sutik explained that drone operators in their unit are constantly improving their skills. He said that he started with a "Mavic," then became interested in FPV drones, completed two training courses, and continues to train regularly.
"It's more interesting to fly into shelters and work with microcontrol," shared Sutik.
Meanwhile, the border guards demonstrated the work of the border guard with the call sign Jack, who flies a drone with a thermal camera to enemy positions at night.
"The camera detects anything emitting heat, clearly highlighting infantry and equipment. Sometimes, from a distance, you might confuse the enemy with wild boars or other animals visible in the thermal scope. So, we often have to get closer for accurate identification," said Jack.
Another drone operator with the call sign Kramakha explained that he operates a daytime drone. He knows the area well, including the enemy's main trails and shelters, so he carefully looks for targets.
"Sometimes, when the enemy hears the drone's sound, they immediately start shooting at it. These shooters immediately become our priority targets," emphasized Kramakha.
Previously, we reported that drones on the Vovchansk direction have become not only combat assistants but also "mail carriers" for our soldiers.
Thanks to Vampire bombers, military personnel receive necessary supplies and letters from their families.
For more details on how the "delivery service" works in Vovchansk, read the full article by RBC-Ukraine.
