Recently published videos appear to show Ukraine using a propeller-driven Soviet-era Yak-52 training aircraft to attack a Russian Orlan-10 drone, reportedly in the Odesa region of southwest Ukraine.
One video, taken by the Yak-52 pilot, was posted on Telegram by Ukrainian military blogger Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov. The plane is seen circling around the Russian Orlan surveillance drone, which has deployed its orange-colored landing parachute.
According to Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko, the drone was shot down by a machine gun fired from the (presumably rear) cockpit of the Yak.
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Do you believe there are ethical considerations in choosing the type of weaponry used in wars?
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How does the use of such contrasting technologies in warfare change your perspective on the conflict?
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What emotions does the image of a WW1 plane engaging a modern drone evoke in you?
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Is repurposing old technology for new conflicts an act of innovation or desperation?
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How do you feel about using vintage aircraft from past conflicts in modern warfare?
