Ukraine’s “Hornet” Drone Is Now Hunting Russian Trucks on Its Own

Russian military trucks were struck by a Ukrainian “Hornet”-type suicide drone equipped with an automated targeting system, according to footage published on social media on April 13.

The video, shared on X, shows the drone approaching and hitting Russian vehicles, reportedly without manual correction during the final phase of the strike.

The system appears to rely on onboard targeting assistance, allowing the drone to lock onto vehicles and maintain trajectory even under battlefield interference.

The “Hornet” designation is commonly linked to Ukrainian-developed FPV and loitering munitions produced by volunteer-driven initiatives such as the Wild Hornets group.

These drones are typically compact, high-speed platforms designed to strike targets by direct impact, carrying an explosive payload and capable of engaging both stationary and moving objects.

In recent iterations, such systems have increasingly incorporated elements of automated targeting, allowing them to track and maintain lock on vehicles during the final phase of flight, even under conditions of electronic interference.

This evolution reflects a broader shift in Ukraine’s drone warfare approach, where both scale and technological adaptation are reshaping the battlefield.

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According to RBC-Ukraine on April 8, Ukrainian forces now deploy approximately 30% more strike drones than Russian troops, with growing use of advanced systems—including fiber-optic-controlled platforms that are less vulnerable to jamming.

Officials note that while both sides continue to improve drone quality, Ukraine has made a “very noticeable leap,” combining mass deployment with incremental automation and improved targeting—an approach that is increasingly used to disrupt Russian logistics, including transport and supply vehicles.

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