Unconventional Warfare in the Skies: Ukrainian Yak-52 vs Russian Drone
Today, an unusual event took place in the sky over Odessa, reminding of old methods of warfare. The first successful use of a sports plane to combat Russian reconnaissance drones was recorded during the day.
According to a correspondent of «Dumskaya», a Yak-52 propeller plane shot down an Orlan-10 drone. Videos that appeared online show the two-seater piston plane circling the drone, which was descending on a parachute.
Official representatives of the Air Force are refraining from comments for now, but experts note that Ukrainian military successfully used unconventional solutions, inspired by the experience of the First World War.
«Ukrainians continue to demonstrate creativity and inventiveness,» noted a veteran of the ATO in a comment to «Dumskaya». «Today’s downing of the enemy drone is another example of using tactics rooted in the past century. The lack of modern short-range air defense systems forces us to adapt old methods to new conditions.»
The Yak-52M plane, intended for sports and training flights with a tandem cockpit (pilot and passenger), became a platform for a unique operation. Presumably, the shooting at the drone was carried out with small arms, and to achieve success, the pilot had to demonstrate exceptional skills and precision.
It seems that an exceptionally experienced team was working over Odessa, capable of a creative approach in the conditions of modern warfare.
