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Ukraine Shoots Down $7M Russian “Forpost” Combat Drone Armed With Precision Bombs
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Ukrainian forces have shot down a Russian Forpost unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which is designed to perform reconnaissance and strike missions, according to the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade on September 22.
The brigade reported that its paratroopers intercepted the Russian UAV during a combat mission. “That Forpost still had a slim chance to escape, since its speed exceeded 160 km/h. But it did not help. We destroyed it… and went to look for a new target,” the unit stated in its social media post.
The paratroopers emphasized that the drone was detected and engaged in time, underscoring the effectiveness of their air defense response.
According to the 95th Brigade, the destroyed UAV is one of the most expensive in its class, with an estimated cost of around $7 million. The Forpost system is capable of carrying guided aerial munitions, including KAB-20 bombs, in addition to conducting reconnaissance operations.
The specifications of the Russian Forpost include:
Maximum flight altitude: up to 7 kilometers
Control range: up to 250 kilometers
Payload: reconnaissance and strike equipment, including guided bombs
The Forpost UAV, originally developed using Israeli technology, has been in service with Russian forces for several years and is frequently deployed for both surveillance and combat tasks along the front line.
Ukrainian officials note that neutralizing such systems helps to reduce Russia’s ability to conduct long-range reconnaissance and precision strikes.
This latest interception follows Ukraine’s broader campaign of targeting high-value Russian aerial assets, including combat drones and reconnaissance platforms, that are used to support ongoing strikes against Ukrainian territory.
Earlier, on April 20, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Forpost reconnaissance and strike drone during a high-altitude mission, according to the 414th Separate UAV Brigade. The $7 million Israeli-designed UAV was reportedly struck by an FPV drone at 4,000 meters, likely disabling its control surfaces.
