Rifles, shotguns, World War I tactics and 1970s training aircraft Yak-52: How Ukraine is destroying Russian drones
Published on: Sept. 2, 2025, 11:24 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Ukrainian forces are creatively repurposing Yakovlev Yak-52 trainer aircraft, originally designed in 1976, to combat Russian drones. These modified planes, equipped with rifles, engage in aerial hunts, employing tactics reminiscent of World War I. Ukrainian pilots have successfully downed 120 drones using this unconventional method, supplementing advanced air defense systems.
