Ukraine - Russia Conflict

The Russian "Bars-Sarmat" unit released footage showing the use of interceptor drones to engage Ukrainian UAVs. The interceptor drone was launched from an An-2 aircraft; such drones can also be launched from Yak-52 aircraft. The An-2 can additionally serve as a command post for operators of FPV drones targeting ground and aerial objectives.

 
Footage showing a Ukrainian army mobile air defense crew in action. The video captures an attempt to engage a Russian "Geran" drone using a 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun. The machine gun has an effective firing range of approximately 2,000 meters. The location where the video was filmed is not disclosed.