Russian troops once again filmed a video showcasing the new "Vertical Tree" air defense UAV developed by Russia striking a Ukrainian reconnaissance drone. This air defense UAV is launched using a handheld catapult. Despite the Ukrainian reconnaissance drone detecting the incoming Russian UAV and making evasive maneuvers, it was hit in the tail section and fell.
The "Vertical Tree" air defense UAV is a low-cost solution developed by Russian troops to counter the rampant Ukrainian drones on the front lines. The Russian military stated that this air defense UAV incorporates AI algorithms to identify vulnerable structural parts of enemy drones for impact, destroying them using kinetic energy. During the Red Square parade, Russian agents holding "Vertical Trees" on duty to prevent enemies from using drones for sabotage have been captured multiple times in photographs.
The widespread use of "Vertical Trees" can significantly enhance the protection of key targets, as Ukrainian long-range suicide drones are some slow-moving unmanned aerial vehicles that use ultra-low-altitude penetration tactics. Ukraine has also developed similar products to counter Russian "Geranium" suicide drones.
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