Ukraine displays USD 6 mln spy drone shot down near Donetsk

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Ukraine's security service has presented what it says is a Russian drone which was shot down in east Ukraine. Officials say the drone was brought down on the night of the 20th of May near the village of Pisky in the Donetsk region and bears several distinguishing marks which single it out as unmistakably originating from the Russian Federation.

The drone was reportedly initially flying at a height of 1000 metres before descending to 250 metres to conduct reconnaissance, at which point Ukrainian forces were able to shoot it down. Its operational radius is 250km.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia now has 11 such pilotless drones in its arsenal.

The drone captured by Ukraine cannot be restored to service, but the country has offered it as further evidence of Russian aggression.

http://uatoday.tv/society/russian-army-in-ukraine-ukraine-displays-6m-spy-drone-shot-down-near-donetsk-429380.html

Russian FORPOST UAV #923 at JSC “Ural Works of Civil Aviation” factory in 2013

Russian FORPOST UAV #923 at JSC “Ural Works of Civil Aviation” factory in 2013

Must have been on "VACATION"