Ukraine Reports Drone Strike on Sanctioned Russian Tanker Armada Leader

Ukrainian drone avoids Russian helicopter fire to hit oil tanker

In incredible footage shared by Major Robert Madyar Brovdi, Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, the UAV can be seen evading enemy fire before striking its target – a sanctioned Russian oil tanker.

Ukrainian Drone Evades Russian Helicopter Fire and Strikes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Near Sochi

A Ukrainian drone struck the sanctioned Russian oil tanker Armada Leader near Sochi after maneuvering under fire from a Russian helicopter attempting to intercept it, as Ukraine continues a broader campaign targeting Russia-linked maritime traffic in the Black and Azov seas.

Ukraine reports drone strike on sanctioned Russian tanker Armada Leader

Ukrainian drone forces have struck the Russian-flagged ship Armada Leader, which is under international sanctions, according to Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. Brovdi released footage showing a Ukrainian drone evading a helicopter patrolling the waters. Despite attacks from the enemy helicopter, he said the target was successfully hit. A post accompanying the footage stated: "Maritime cyberpunk: a worm-lik…

Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire, strikes sanctioned oil tanker near Sochi

Ukraine's Operation MoLoChKa struck the sanctioned tanker Armada Leader near Sochi, part of a campaign targeting 285 Russian shadow fleet vessels