Recent reports reveal a novel and somewhat unconventional method that Russian forces are using to combat enemy drones.
Propellers Break Off
According to Defence Express, Russian drone operators have begun attaching nails to their UAVs as a defensive and offensive measure during aerial encounters.
The innovative tactic involves outfitting Russian drones with nails that are designed to damage or destroy opposing drones upon impact. An instructor training Russian soldiers in drone operations explained that the nails are intended to disable enemy drones by causing damage upon collision.
"The propellers strike the nails, breaking off and causing the enemy drone to fall to the ground," the instructor detailed, according to WP.
This method, which is described as a deliberate form of "hunting," aims to neutralize enemy drones effectively before returning to base.
Forced to Relocate
However, Defence Express notes that this technique may only be employed by certain units during specific missions when encountering enemy drones. The effectiveness of this method in various scenarios remains uncertain.
Russian forces are continually seeking ways to enhance their drone defense capabilities, particularly against Ukrainian FPV (First Person View) drones.
These Ukrainian UAVs are noted for their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and advanced technology, which enables them to target a wide range of objects — from other drones and artillery systems to Russian tanks.
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) highlights the significant impact of these drones on the front lines, noting that they have destroyed key strategic targets, such as refineries and military airports, often located far from the front lines.
As a result, many Russian units have been forced to relocate deeper into Russia, increasing the security of Ukrainian cities.
