Ukrainian FPV Drone Hunts Down Russian Self-Propelled Gun as Crew Flees in Panic

Ukrainian drone operators have detected and struck a Russian self-propelled artillery system, according to a post accompanying combat footage published by Ukraine’s 18th Army Corps on January 12.

The video shows an FPV drone closing in on a Russian self-propelled gun concealed at a firing position. After identifying the camouflaged artillery system, Ukrainian operators maintained visual tracking as the drone maneuvered toward the target.

As the drone approached, the crew of the Russian artillery piece was seen abandoning the position in a disorderly retreat, attempting to escape moments before the strike.

The footage underscores the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian FPV drone units in counter-battery operations, where rapid detection, tracking, and precision engagement leave enemy crews with little time to react or reposition.

Earlier, Russian forces attempting to exploit harsh winter weather to push forward near the city of Kostyantynivka were repelled by Ukrainian Armed Forces, whose drones destroyed enemy infantry and armored vehicles.

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