A Ukrainian captain says his unit shot down every drone it met despite having 'antiquated' guns

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 07:03

Ukrainian soldiers operating a drone during training of the 22nd brigade in Donetsk oblast, Ukraine — Ukrainian soldiers of the 22nd brigade operating a drone during training in Donetsk, Ukraine, May 3, 2024.
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A Ukrainian platoon has shot down all of the drones it's encountered, its captain told The Guardian.
Oleksandr Zhygun said his soldiers are using "antiquated" guns to do it, per the outlet.
Ukraine has turned to Soviet-era weapons and earlier guns to overcome shortages of Western arms.

A Ukrainian captain operating near Kyiv said his platoon has shot down every Russian drone it has encountered, despite having what he describes as "antiquated" guns.