The crew of an interceptor from the 123rd Brigade shot down an enemy drone at a record distance

<span><span><span><span><span><span>The crew of the "Tango" interceptor drones from the 123rd Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade spoke about the most challenging aspects of their work, their record for destroying enemy drones, and what motivates them to go on duty every night. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Behind every downed enemy drone lie hours of preparation, training, combat duty, and seamless teamwork.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>Intent prepared this report in collaboration with the communications section of the 123rd Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>Recently </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, the “Tango” crew set a record by destroying an enemy UAV at a distance of 53 km. According to its representatives, the realization that they had succeeded only came after the destruction. </span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>“For us, it was first and foremost a routine combat shift. When we received information about the target, we proceeded as usual: a quick launch, a thorough search for the target… a constant exchange of information among all crew members, and a professional strike,” </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> the communications section reported.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

The military personnel note that their main priority at the<span><span><span><span><span><span>time was ensuring that yet another enemy drone did not reach its target.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

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They describe the entire process as a whole as the most challenging part of their work.<span><span><span><span><span><span>They must quickly assess the situation, maneuver correctly into the target area, locate the target, and carry out the interception at the right moment. There is no room for error at any stage. A single second or a wrong decision can result in losing the target.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>There are no primary or secondary roles within the crew. Each crew member has their own area of responsibility, and all processes occur simultaneously. </span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>What the military personnel remember most is a mission where they simply could not destroy the target. The first and second interceptors exploded nearby. It seemed as though the target was about to be destroyed, but it kept moving every time. The third interceptor collided with it, but due to technical issues, it simply crashed into the target, which was still in flight. Since there were no other crews nearby, all hope rested on</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> “Tango.” This tense moment ended with a successful explosion carried out by the pilot. </span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>“When we reviewed the footage later, it all looked very spectacular—almost like scenes from a movie. But the most important thing was that the enemy drone never managed to complete its mission,” the military personnel said. </span></span></span></span></span></span>

Crew<span><span><span><span><span><span>members noted that their greatest motivation for going on combat duty every night is the understanding that every enemy drone they shoot down saves lives.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

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