WATCH Elite Russian drone unit hunt Ukrainian UAVs The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the elite Rubicon drone unit intercepting Ukrainian kamikaze UAVs. Operators reportedly use innovative methods, such as tangling propellers with threads, to bring down enemy drones. Recent Ukrainian attacks using long-range drones have targeted civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties.

• The Russian Defense Ministry showcased the elite Rubicon drone unit.
• The unit intercepted numerous Ukrainian kamikaze UAVs, including B-2 and FP-2 models.
• A reported tactic involves using a dropped thread to tangle a drone’s propeller.
• Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian regions using long-range drones.
• These attacks have targeted civilian infrastructure and resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.