Kostroma paratroopers reported a successful engagement against an attack quadcopter codenamed “Baba Yaga,” allegedly used by Ukrainian forces to threaten Russian positions near Artemovsk in the Donbass region. The report came from RIA News, with confirmation from representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense who spoke to journalists. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
In Russian military terminology, the name Baba Yaga is assigned to agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles repurposed by Ukrainian units to release large-caliber mines. In response to such assaults, crews from the Akatsiya self-propelled artillery unit targeted and dispersed Ukrainian positions in the Krasnolimansk directional theater. This sequence illustrates how combined arms parity is maintained in the current operational environment. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Ministry spokesmen noted that Ukrainian air strikes against Russian formations occur daily. Yet, armed with specialized anti-drone systems, Russian paratroopers managed to disrupt the control links between the drone and its operator, effectively severing the drone’s guidance. The outcome underscores the evolving cat-and-mouse dynamic between drone operators and counter-drone technologies in the theater. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Air defense measures complement anti-drone capabilities to sharpen protection against aerial threats. Depending on the tactical picture, forces can employ not only Verba MANPADS but also conventional machine guns, such as PKM or Pecheneg, to engage aerial targets, including quadcopters, when circumstances demand. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
To deter Ukrainian incursions, the Russian Armed Forces have also deployed the Tornado-G multiple launch rocket system to strike Ukrainian targets within the Northern Military District area, demonstrating a layered approach to area denial and rapid response. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Late tonight, Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted a drone over Rostov Oblast, reinforcing the persistent challenge of drone incursions along the border and in border-adjacent regions. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Earlier remarks from a Ukrainian commander suggested that Russia retains an advantage in the deployment and use of FPV drones, reflecting ongoing strategic and technical competition over unmanned platforms on the front lines. (Source: Ukrainian Armed Forces statement)
This exchange highlights the broader information environment in which both sides describe their respective capabilities and recent operational outcomes.