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Ukrainian FPV Drone Sets Record With 42-Kilometer Strike on Russian Tank, Video
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A Ukrainian fiber optic FPV drone operated by the 414th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems, known as “Magyar’s Birds,” struck Russian armored vehicles at a record-setting distance of 42 kilometers, according to a video released by the brigade’s commander on YouTube on May 27.
During the operation, a remote pilot guided the fiber-optically controlled drone into a hangar where four Russian armored vehicles were later confirmed to be parked. Inside were two infantry fighting vehicles, a tank, and an armored recovery vehicle.
The drone maneuvered within the hangar, scanning for the highest-value target. Ultimately, it struck the tank, hitting the driver’s hatch with precision.
Following the initial strike, operators launched a second drone to confirm the hit and, if necessary, deliver a follow-up attack.
The use of fiber-optic-controlled drones presents a significant threat to Russian forces even far behind the front lines. These drones remain virtually undetectable by electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems, enabling them to penetrate deep into enemy-held territory.
Despite challenging terrain or dense industrial areas, the fiber-optic link ensures stable communication with the drone and uninterrupted transmission of video from its optical module.
The 42-kilometer strike marks a major milestone in Ukraine’s evolving drone warfare strategy, pushing the limits of what unmanned systems can achieve on the battlefield.
Earlier, Ukrainian company 3DTech, which specializes in manufacturing various types of FPV drones reported that its new 25- and 30-kilometer-range signal reels have successfully passed internal tests and are now in full-scale production.
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