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During the war, Ukraine has shown that drones are a integral part of modern warfare.
Especially UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), which are airborne drones controlled remotely or by a onboard computers, have been hailed as a cornerstone in the Ukrainian defence, as they are used to get battlefield intel, for surveillance and for armed warfare as well.
The Russians, however, are also using drones on a large scale. Most notably the dreaded Shahed drones, that are used in large numbers during aerial assaults on Ukraine.
Drones are also used at the frontline to extract wounded soldiers from battle as well as delivering equipment and resources to the soldiers.
Recently, a video of a Russian delivery drone has surfaced online. The video shows that drone exiting the delivery van and the venture out into the muddy battlefield.
Well, it turned out to be a short trip …
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It is unknown, if the drone exploded on its own or due to external factors.
You cannot spot or hear any incoming shells, missiles or drones in the video, indicating that the drone exploded on itsel.
It could, however, also be the result of the drone driving over a mine.
Sources: Exilenova+
