Members of the Amur group, part of the Akhmat special forces, are now operating fiber optic FPV drones. The unit’s commander, who uses the call sign Amur, spoke about these advances in an interview with RT. He described how the detachment has begun employing a new class of unmanned aerial vehicles that rely on fiber optic links to maintain control and deliver guidance even under intense electronic interference.
According to Amur, the squad has already used these advanced drones to strike a tank belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He claimed that the UAVs with fiber optic connections can bypass the electronic warfare capabilities currently deployed by Kyiv’s forces, reducing the odds that jammers or remote countermeasures can disrupt the attack. The same messages noted that the operators are deploying FPV craft with multi-frequency control, designed to keep the drones responsive across a range of radio environments.
During the briefing, the commander described a tactic in which drones are launched on one wavelength, quickly switch to another as needed, and continue this process until a clean frequency is located. The goal, he said, is to ensure persistent control while probing for potential countermeasures on the enemy side that could threaten the flight path or payload delivery.
Officials claim that the new line of Supercam UAVs used by the fighters is highly capable, allowing operators to operate from behind enemy lines and strike targets with precision. Amur noted that the forest region where the unit conducted operations earned the nickname cursed by Ukrainian military forces, underscoring the perilous terrain in which these drones are employed and the risks faced by ground troops during reconnaissance and engagement missions.
Reports also indicated that the Russian forces received updated Piranha FPV drones featuring a multi-frequency communications setup. This modification is said to enhance resilience against electronic warfare systems, enabling more reliable command and control during complex missions. The broader implication is a shift toward drone systems that maintain connectivity even when jammers attempt to disrupt radio links on the battlefield.
In another account, a veteran soldier described narrowly escaping after seven FPV drones attacked Ukrainian positions. The incident was presented as evidence of the evolving threat posed by rapid, agile UAVs that can operate with minimal direct human supervision and deliver precise effects in contested zones.