Loading video...

Video Failed to Load

There was a problem loading this video. This could be due to a temporary network issue or the video might be unavailable.

Ukraine's frontline troops shoot balloons to help fight drones. Brightly coloured helium balloons in hand, Ukrainian soldiers take part in creative anti-drone target practice. "A balloon behaves unpredictably in the air," says 'Maly', explaining that the targets mimic the movements of a Russian drone. Training like this has become... show more

AFP News Agency

2,448,722 subscribers

13,567 views • 11 months ago •via X (Twitter)

News & Politics

Anya Rossi• Live Now

Private livecam show

0 Comments

No comments available

Comments from the original post will appear here

Related Videos

Russian drone drops a net disabling Ukrainian drones in the skies of Donbas. The war in Russia - Ukraine has accelerated the capabilities of drone warfare.

Russian drone drops a net disabling Ukrainian drones in the skies of Donbas. The war in Russia - Ukraine has accelerated the capabilities of drone warfare.

Sprinter Press

739,430 views • 1 year ago

This year has seen Russian air defenses hunted in record numbers by Ukrainian drone pilots, part of a dedicated DEAD campaign to open the skies. In 2026 so far, 174 Russian air defense targets have been struck by Ukrainian drones. Here is a snippet of these strikes.

This year has seen Russian air defenses hunted in record numbers by Ukrainian drone pilots, part of a dedicated DEAD campaign to open the skies. In 2026 so far, 174 Russian air defense targets have been struck by Ukrainian drones. Here is a snippet of these strikes.

Woofers

11,601 views • 2 months ago

Ukraine has taken drone warfare to the next level, driving the future of unmanned combat systems. UAVs have become a critical tool for defending our people. Last year alone, Ukraine produced over 1.5 million drones of various types. In January 2025, drone production increased 10x compared to January 2024! 🔹 66% of Russian equipment losses in January 2025 were due to Ukrainian drones. 🔹 96% of drones used in Ukraine are domestically produced or purchased. 🔹In 2025, Ukraine will produce 30,000 long-range drones using domestic technology for the protection of our security. Ukrainian drones are redefining the future of security. We invite our partners to invest in Ukraine’s drone production! 🇺🇦

Ukraine has taken drone warfare to the next level, driving the future of unmanned combat systems. UAVs have become a critical tool for defending our people. Last year alone, Ukraine produced over 1.5 million drones of various types. In January 2025, drone production increased 10x compared to January 2024! 🔹 66% of Russian equipment losses in January 2025 were due to Ukrainian drones. 🔹 96% of drones used in Ukraine are domestically produced or purchased. 🔹In 2025, Ukraine will produce 30,000 long-range drones using domestic technology for the protection of our security. Ukrainian drones are redefining the future of security. We invite our partners to invest in Ukraine’s drone production! 🇺🇦

MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦

53,937 views • 1 year ago

Russian fiber-optic drones are now in Sumy, where they’re terrorizing Ukrainian soldiers. It’s crazy that the Ukrainians didn’t prepare anti-drone nets in a city just 30 kilometers from the Russian border. The more Russia expands its drone forces, the harder it will be for Ukraine to defend its frontline cities, especially since the Ukrainians are already facing severe manpower shortages.

Russian fiber-optic drones are now in Sumy, where they’re terrorizing Ukrainian soldiers. It’s crazy that the Ukrainians didn’t prepare anti-drone nets in a city just 30 kilometers from the Russian border. The more Russia expands its drone forces, the harder it will be for Ukraine to defend its frontline cities, especially since the Ukrainians are already facing severe manpower shortages.

Gabriel

87,560 views • 3 months ago

‼️ Russian troops use "Molniya" drones with a thermite mixture to burn anti-drone nets and positions in Kostiantynivka. During combat duty, a soldier of the mobile fire group of "Khyzhak" brigade saw such a drone in the air and shot it down.

‼️ Russian troops use "Molniya" drones with a thermite mixture to burn anti-drone nets and positions in Kostiantynivka. During combat duty, a soldier of the mobile fire group of "Khyzhak" brigade saw such a drone in the air and shot it down.

MAKS 26 🇺🇦👀

106,382 views • 3 months ago

The Brazilian Army's Urban Operations Training Center began to include kamikaze FPV drones in its training, the most numerous and efficient type of drone in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Source: "meowspec_" in the integram.

The Brazilian Army's Urban Operations Training Center began to include kamikaze FPV drones in its training, the most numerous and efficient type of drone in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Source: "meowspec_" in the integram.

2S7 Pion

84,743 views • 1 year ago

Russian fiber-optic FPV drones destroy a captued Russian T-72B3 tank operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, driving through the frontline town of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast. The tank was driving with its anti-drone cover folded down.

Russian fiber-optic FPV drones destroy a captued Russian T-72B3 tank operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, driving through the frontline town of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast. The tank was driving with its anti-drone cover folded down.

Status-6 (War & Military News)

77,816 views • 9 months ago

Ursula von der Leyen: I support investment in the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Take drones, for example. Before the war, Ukraine had no drones. Today, Ukraine's use of drones is accounting for over two-thirds of Russian equipment losses due to joint industrialization. And this is why I can also announce that Europe will front-load 6 billion euros and enter into a drone alliance with Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen: I support investment in the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Take drones, for example. Before the war, Ukraine had no drones. Today, Ukraine's use of drones is accounting for over two-thirds of Russian equipment losses due to joint industrialization. And this is why I can also announce that Europe will front-load 6 billion euros and enter into a drone alliance with Ukraine.

Anton Gerashchenko

31,188 views • 11 months ago

🇷🇴🇺🇦 Ukraine attacks Romania? A Ukrainian naval drone has struck the port of Romania. The drones have also been noted in Libya, Greece and Turkey, hiding in foreign national waters to attack Russian vessels. The Ukrainians have become international terrorists.

🇷🇴🇺🇦 Ukraine attacks Romania? A Ukrainian naval drone has struck the port of Romania. The drones have also been noted in Libya, Greece and Turkey, hiding in foreign national waters to attack Russian vessels. The Ukrainians have become international terrorists.

Spetsnaℤ 007 🇷🇺

420,068 views • 2 months ago

Harrowing video captures the last seconds of a Russian soldier's life as a Ukrainian FPV drone finds him hiding in a pipe. The drone subsequently crashes into him in a kamikaze attack. The total cost of these drones including an explosive warhead secured with cable ties are reported to cost only around $500. Specialist crews typically use larger drones for reconnaissance in an area. Once targets are spotted, smaller FPV drones are deployed to attempt to take out the target.

Harrowing video captures the last seconds of a Russian soldier's life as a Ukrainian FPV drone finds him hiding in a pipe. The drone subsequently crashes into him in a kamikaze attack. The total cost of these drones including an explosive warhead secured with cable ties are reported to cost only around $500. Specialist crews typically use larger drones for reconnaissance in an area. Once targets are spotted, smaller FPV drones are deployed to attempt to take out the target.

Morbid Knowledge

1,157,651 views • 2 years ago

Russian soldiers in heat-insulating anti-drone ponchos tried to approach and attack frontline positions. By the 59th Brigade of the 🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces.

Russian soldiers in heat-insulating anti-drone ponchos tried to approach and attack frontline positions. By the 59th Brigade of the 🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces.

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦

717,304 views • 1 year ago

Russia is increasingly using small interceptor drones to stop Ukrainian kamikaze drones before they reach their targets. In recent footage, Russian mobile firing teams are seen launching "Yolka" interceptor drones against incoming Ukrainian FP-1 drones, with the interceptors reportedly destroying them through direct aerial collisions. The footage also shows Russian soldiers attempting to engage the incoming drones with small-arms fire, but hitting fast-moving targets at high altitude can be extremely difficult. Ukrainian FP-1 drones can also alter their flight paths, making conventional ground fire even less effective. As drone attacks become more common, both Russia and Ukraine are developing low-cost interceptor drones that can engage other drones in the air. This emerging Drone-vs-Drone technology could become an increasingly important layer of modern battlefield air defence. #russia #ukraine #RussiaUkraine #drones #DroneStrike

Russia is increasingly using small interceptor drones to stop Ukrainian kamikaze drones before they reach their targets. In recent footage, Russian mobile firing teams are seen launching "Yolka" interceptor drones against incoming Ukrainian FP-1 drones, with the interceptors reportedly destroying them through direct aerial collisions. The footage also shows Russian soldiers attempting to engage the incoming drones with small-arms fire, but hitting fast-moving targets at high altitude can be extremely difficult. Ukrainian FP-1 drones can also alter their flight paths, making conventional ground fire even less effective. As drone attacks become more common, both Russia and Ukraine are developing low-cost interceptor drones that can engage other drones in the air. This emerging Drone-vs-Drone technology could become an increasingly important layer of modern battlefield air defence. #russia #ukraine #RussiaUkraine #drones #DroneStrike

Srijan Pal Singh

19,625 views • 20 days ago

Russian air defense misses several times at a Ukrainian drone In the video, you can see Russian anti-aircraft missiles repeatedly flying past the target, failing to hit the Ukrainian drone.

Russian air defense misses several times at a Ukrainian drone In the video, you can see Russian anti-aircraft missiles repeatedly flying past the target, failing to hit the Ukrainian drone.

Visegrád 24

30,682 views • 2 months ago