A Russian soldier from Yakutia, in the Republic of Sakha, has gained attention for his effective anti-drone skills during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The soldier, who reportedly goes by the callsign “Half a Kilo,” is part of the 1461st Motorized Rifle Regiment, also known as the “Sedoy” Regiment. This unit has specialized in training its troops in anti-drone warfare, equipping them with both small arms and electronic measures to counter the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the battlefield.
“Half a Kilo” recently demonstrated his skills when he successfully shot down two First-Person View (FPV) drones, commonly used for reconnaissance and attack missions, with a few well-placed shots from his rifle. According to reports, the soldier first became aware of the drone’s presence after hearing a nearby cluster munition detonate, a sound that likely indicated the drone’s targeting efforts.
🇷🇺 A Russian army soldier with the call sign “Polkilo” (Half a Kilo) has become a drone destroyer – he has already shot down 24 of them. pic.twitter.com/eynWXcWyWx
— Dennis Kurt | Defense Observer (@byz_observer) August 17, 2024
Russian soldier hears a cluster munition going off nearby, some moments later he shoots an FPV drone with a few shots pic.twitter.com/jivLlQvC38
— War Monitor Clips (@WarMonitorClips) August 9, 2024
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