New Russian FPV Drone Injures Five in Kharkiv

Russian UAV equipped with anti-tank mine reportedly targets private houses, injuring civilians and police officers.
  • Defensemirror.com bureau
  • 12:55 PM, January 21, 2025
  • 353
New Russian FPV Drone Injures Five in Kharkiv
Russian Molniya-2 FPV drone @via Telegram

A recent attack by a Russian Molniya-2 FPV drone has resulted in five injuries in the Kupiansk area of Kharkiv Oblast.

As per Kharkiv Region Police, attack injured three police officers and two civilians.

The drone, equipped with a 9.5-kilogram anti-tank mine TM-62M, struck private homes and outbuildings.

The Molniya-2, with its twin-engine power plant, has demonstrated its lifting capacity and precision, surpassing other UAVs like the Lancet-3 in destructive potential, as per Russian Arms.

These drones require launch from catapult systems at altitudes over 3 meters, with a range of 7-10 km when carrying such heavy payloads.

Also Read

Ukrainian Drones Strike Aviation Plant in Russia's Smolensk

January 21, 2025 @ 08:43 AM

Fire Erupts in Russia’s Kazan Tu-160 Aviation Plant Amid Ukrainian Drone Attack...

January 20, 2025 @ 07:51 AM

U.K. Testing All New Air Defense System in Ukraine

January 17, 2025 @ 01:40 PM
FEATURES/INTERVIEWS
© 2025 DefenseMirror.com - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED