Ukraine air defence shoots down Russia's latest Albatros 5M reconnaissance drone

Ukraine's air defence units have reported the destruction of one of Russia's most advanced reconnaissance drones, the Albatros 5M. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's 1129th Regiment, which released video footage of the incident on 2 June.

Ukraine's air defence forces have announced the destruction of one of Russia's most advanced reconnaissance drones – the Albatros 5M. The operation took place on Ukrainian territory and was successfully carried out by the 1129th Regiment.

The regiment released video material of the operation on 2 June, documenting the drone's destruction. The Albatros 5M is one of Russia's newest reconnaissance drones, whose use on the battlefield demonstrates Russia's continued efforts to enhance its aerial reconnaissance capability in Ukraine.

The destruction of the drone is a testament to the readiness of Ukraine's air defence units to detect and neutralise new Russian aircraft. Ukrainian armed forces have actively reported the destruction of various Russian drones and missiles in recent months, demonstrating the development of their air defence capability as the conflict continues.