New Snich Evasion System Saves Ukraine Recon Drone From Four Russian FPV Interceptor Strikes

A Ukrainian Leleka-100 reconnaissance drone avoided several Russian FPV interceptor attacks and returned to controlled territory despite sustaining damage from an aerial detonation, according to Ukrainian manufacturer Deviro on February 21.

Deviro published video footage showing the drone maneuvering to evade approaching interceptors. The company stated that during the mission, the Leleka-100 successfully avoided three separate interception attempts. On the fourth approach, a Russian FPV drone reportedly activated an airburst function, detonating in proximity to the Ukrainian aircraft.

According to Deviro, the explosion caused fragmentation damage to the Leleka-100, including harm to its propeller and the loss of one stabilizer. Despite the damage, the drone remained airborne and was recovered on Ukrainian-controlled territory. The company credited the outcome to the pilot’s actions during the engagement.

The Leleka-100 is a Ukrainian-made reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle widely used for battlefield surveillance and artillery correction. In early January 2026, Deviro representatives stated in an interview with Militarnyi that the platform had begun limited deployment of a new drone-evasion system known as “Snich.”

According to Illia Kovalchuk, head of development and software at Deviro, the system includes an additional camera designed to detect approaching interceptor drones and automatically trigger evasive maneuvers.

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He noted that the system has already shown “quite effective results” against Russian drone interceptors, though its current configuration leaves blind spots that could allow an attacker to approach undetected. An upgraded version of the system is under development.

Earlier on February 19, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said domestic manufacturers now supply over 50% of the weapons used by the Defense Forces, with production capacity expanding 50-fold since 2022 to an estimated $50 billion, alongside growing joint projects with European partners.

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