Recent reports describe how FPV unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Russian military were used to strike Ukrainian positions near Semenovka and Sporny. The claim comes from the Russian Ministry of Defense, with coverage in TASS highlighting the operational nature of these actions and the publicly released footage. The footage is described as objective surveillance material showing the destruction of positions belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces within the Russian Center group’s deployments across those areas.
On 28 April, it was reported that NPO Mashinostroyenia filed for a patent related to a drone powered by a turbojet engine. The filing suggests improvements in flight performance relative to similar devices, potentially expanding the capabilities of lightweight aerial platforms in contested environments.
Earlier, in Tula, a repeater system for FPV drones was introduced. The developer explained that the repeater can operate in wireless and wired configurations, offering operators additional security by enabling operation from shelter or protected locations, which can minimize exposure in hostile airspace while maintaining control of the unmanned system.
Additionally, a Ukrainian military commander stated that Russia holds an advantage in the deployment of FPV drones, noting the rapid acquisition and use of these small, agile aircraft in recent operations. This assessment reflects a broader discussion about the role of cost-effective, high-speed UAVs in modern combat scenarios and how such technology influences tactical decisions on the ground.