Attack on Russian tanks: Video shows use of kamikaze drones in the Ukraine war
Created: 05/27/2022, 12:25 p.m
By: Vincent Bussow
A video shows how the army of Ukraine uses so-called kamikaze drones against Russia.
The presentation also causes a stir.
Kyiv – In the Ukraine war, sharing information and images on the Internet is being used like never before.
While the focus is often on Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine, the attacked nation also spreads reports that serve its own narrative.
A new video gives insights into the use of Switchblade drones from the USA - accompanied by Star Wars music.
The photo was published on the Facebook channel of the special forces of Ukraine.
First of all, a landscape with fields, forests and isolated buildings can be seen.
A lightning-like explosion marks the impact of a drone.
The shelling can also be seen from the perspective of the UAV itself.
It is heading for an object on the ground, which can be identified as a tank.
On closer inspection, two people can be identified who are on the military vehicle.
Information war in Ukraine conflict: Video shows drone attack on Russia
The extent to which Ukraine also uses the publication of such images to promote its own narrative can be seen in the design and description of the video.
"The occupiers from Russia drank alcohol," the Facebook post said.
"However, the usual Russian occupation was suddenly interrupted by the unexpected air raid." In addition, the scene was accompanied by music from the soundtrack of the Star Wars films.
The US has been using switchblade drones for some time.
A video now documents the first action against Russia in the Ukraine war.
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The clip ends with short credits, with music from the series Curb Your Enthusiasm playing.
The song has long been used jokingly on the Internet to illustrate awkward situations or failures of certain people.
The credits end with the text "Executive Producer: Switchblade", in reference to the drone used.
Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, Russia has repeatedly boasted about new weapons.
Ukraine releases video of kamikaze drone: Russian soldiers "destroyed"
According to the special forces of Ukraine, both the two soldiers and the tank from Russia are said to have been "destroyed".
The latter is unlikely, however, since the drone used has only a low explosive power.
The Switchblade 300 is a small drone weighing around 2.5 kilograms that was sent to the Ukrainian army as part of the US arms shipments.
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The aircraft is remote controlled and can stay in the air for about 15 minutes.
The video of the switchblade, also known as a kamikaze drone, is the first documented use of such a weapon in the Ukraine war.
However, according to the special forces of Ukraine, this is already common practice in the fight against Russia.
(vbu)
