Ukrainian paratroopers shot down two Orlan-10 UAVs using the Polish Piorun MANPADS

Ukrainian paratroopers continue to effectively destroy air targets of the Rashists.

What is it this time

According to the information of the Command of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the soldiers of the 95th separate airborne assault brigade permanently "landed" two unmanned aerial vehicles of the Russian Federation "Orlan-10" in the combat zone. The Piorun MANPADS helped the Ukrainian defenders in this.

For those who are not in the know

Piorun is a Polish-made anti-aircraft missile system. It is designed to fight low-flying targets: airplanes, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. It can be used by one person. The Piorun weighs 16.5 kg and has a range of 500-6500 meters.

Source: Command of the Air Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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