Ukrainian Marines from the 38th Brigade use US-supplied Stinger missiles fitted with off-the-shelf thermal optics, typically used for hunting, to take down three Russian Shahed-136 drones during a night operation. In total, the Marines shot down seven Shahed drones.
Onboard footage of Ukrainian Marines engaging and downing Russian Shahed-136 attack drones with US-supplied FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS.
Ukrainian forces have modified their Stingers with cheap, off the shelf thermal optics normally used for hunting, enabling nighttime engagements. pic.twitter.com/8Uwctl7eCm
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) October 13, 2024
