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Ukrainian National Guard Downs Russian Cruise Missile with American Browning Machine Gun, Video
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During a large-scale morning attack on November 17, National Guard forces in Ukraine successfully intercepted a Russian cruise missile using American Browning heavy machine gun. The incident occurred in Vinnytsia region.
⚡ The National Guard unit successfully shot down a Russian missile using a Browning machine gun in Vinnytsia region.
— UNITED24 Media (@United24media) November 17, 2024
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the missile altered its trajectory after being hit and landed in a field without detonating. pic.twitter.com/kMtvvPYmL8
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, the missile was engaged during a coordinated response to a combined mass attack targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Following impact, the missile’s trajectory was altered, causing it to land in a field without detonation.
American Browning heavy machine gun, widely used in military operations globally, is a versatile weapon capable of engaging both ground and air targets. Originally designed in the early 20th century, its large caliber and high rate of fire make it effective against lightly armored vehicles, low-flying aircraft, and other threats.
On November 17, Russian forces conducted a widespread assault on multiple regions across Ukraine, focusing on critical energy infrastructure, including power generation and transmission facilities. Emergency power outages were implemented in several regions, as directed by Ukrenergo, to minimize the impact of the strikes.
Regions such as Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk reported significant disruptions in power supply.
