On July 5th, 2025, Ukraine launched one of the most ambitious drone operations of the war—an unprecedented swarm of 341 AN-196 Liutyi drones targeting Russia’s Kometa facility, a critical hub for missile guidance systems. As Iskander-M missiles threatened the launch sites and Russian air defenses prepared to intercept, Ukraine’s operators raced against time to get the drones airborne. What followed was a four-pronged attack across hundreds of kilometers, featuring terrain-hugging navigation, electronic warfare countermeasures, and feints that forced Russia to waste missiles and fuel on decoys.
This cinematic breakdown takes you step-by-step through each phase of the strike—from the chaotic launch under fire to the final moments when over 120 drones simultaneously hit the target in a synchronized wave. You’ll witness AI-guided drones defeating some of Russia’s best defenses, including S-400 systems, Su-35S fighters, and Pantsir-S1 batteries. Precision, adaptation, and brute volume combined to overwhelm a billion-dollar facility once thought untouchable.
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Credits:
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/the-russian-defense-ministry-on-tuesday-released-footage-news-footage/2170059738?adppopup=true
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/anti-aircraft-missile-system-with-guidance-system-on-the-stock-footage/907670176?adppopup=true
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/the-russian-defense-ministry-on-thursday-shared-a-video-news-footage/2169191344?adppopup=true
Additional credits:
https://sites.google.com/ytmgltd.com/ukrainian-drones-strike-russia/home
Credit to : Beyond Military
