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Yahoo
15-03-2025
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Ukraine's Achilles UAV battalion destroys US$56m worth of Russian anti-aircraft missile and gun systems
Fighters from the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment have shown how they destroyed four Russian Pantsir-C1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems worth US$56 million. Source: Yurii Fedorenko, Commander of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment Details: On 15 March, the Achilles Regiment released the results of its work in Russia. These missions had been secret for some time. The video shows four Russian Pantsir-S1 air defence systems destroyed by the striking winged UAVs. For reference: Pantsir-S1 is a self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system that provides close cover for civilian and military targets against air strikes. One such system costs about US$14 million, and the total cost of the destroyed military equipment is about US$56 million. Background: On 29 January, Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Battalion Achilles of the 92nd Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko was expanded into the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment within Ukraine's Ground Forces. The 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment has announced the launch of a recruitment campaign and is recruiting a team. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
22-02-2025
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Ukraine's Achilles UAV battalion repel Russian attack on Kupiansk front
Fighters from the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment have shown how they repelled another Russian assault on the Kupiansk front, destroying four Russian infantry fighting vehicles. Source: Yurii Fedorenko, Commander of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment. Details: The Russians tried to assault Ukrainian positions towards the city of Lozova on the evening of 20 February. The 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment, together with the guardsmen from the 1st Burevii Presidential Operational Brigade and the paratroopers from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade, detected and destroyed the Russian equipment in time. Context: The Russians have been unable to make significant advances on the Kupiansk front since autumn 2024. Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Grouping of Forces reported that the Russians recently tried to assault Ukrainian positions near Petropavlivka and Nova Kruhliakivka but failed. In recent months, the Russians have been concentrating efforts on capturing the left bank of the Oskil River and trying to cross and establish a foothold on the right bank. The frozen river makes this task easier, prompting the Russians to intensify efforts on this front. Previously: On 3-4 January, UAV crews of the Achilles Regiment stopped 20 units of Russian armoured vehicles near the village of Zagryzove on the Kupiansk front. Background: On 29 January, Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Battalion Achilles of the 92nd Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko was expanded into the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment within Ukraine's Ground Forces. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
07-02-2025
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Ukrainian defence forces repel Russian attack on Kupiansk front
Fighters of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment, together with guardsmen of the 1st Bureviy Presidential Operational Brigade and paratroopers of the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade, repelled a Russian attack near the settlement of Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast on 7 February. Source: Yurii Fedorenko, Commander of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment Details: The regiment reported that a Russian assault group moved towards the settlement of Lozova at around 6:00. A tank fitted with mine ploughs led the convoy, followed by lightly armoured vehicles carrying assault troops. UAVs of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment destroyed two infantry fighting vehicles and struck the tank. Background: On 3-4 January, UAV crews of the Achilles Regiment stopped 20 units of Russian armoured vehicles near the village of Zagryzove on the Kupiansk front. On 29 January, Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Battalion Achilles of the 92nd Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko was expanded into the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment within Ukraine's Ground Forces. Support UP or become our patron!
