Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine

Russian Drone Guides Su-34s & Gerans to Devastating Hit on Ukrainian Armor in Sumy

The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage showing SKAT 350M drone operators spotting a mechanized battalion of Ukraine’s 144th Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Sumy region.
Sputnik
The coordinates went straight to HQ — moments later, Su-34 strike fighters and Geran-2 loitering munitions delivered a precision blow using UMPC FAB-500 guided bombs.
Result: up to 50 Ukrainian fighters eliminated, an ammo depot destroyed, 10 pieces of foreign hardware wiped out — including two US-made Abrams tanks and four Bradley IFVs — plus multiple other vehicles and armored assets.

SKAT 350M UAV — Key specs:

Role: Day/night aerial surveillance, target detection (optical & IR), precision strike guidance, post-strike assessment
Payload: Advanced targeting module with upgraded algorithms for stable target lock and tracking
Endurance: Up to 4 hours flight time Design: Reinforced airframe for parachute landing, high survivability and reliability
Manufacturer: Kalashnikov Concern
Deployment: Active across the entire front line, including the Black Sea theater
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