Ukraine MoD video: interceptor drones down Russian drones

Text poster only. The source video shows first-person interceptor-drone views closing on fixed-wing drones, and operators at control screens. — Ministry of Defence of Ukraine / 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (watch at source) · Link-only (source-hosted; not rehosted)

Video posted Oct. 16, 2026 by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence on X and credited to the 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment. The ministry says it shows Ukrainian interceptor-drone pilots catching Russian reconnaissance and strike drones in the air and bringing them down. The clip mixes first-person interceptor camera views closing on fixed-wing drones over farmland, a coast and a town with shots of operators at control screens. Dates and locations are not stated, and the ministry's account has not been independently verified.

What: Ukraine MoD video: interceptor drones down Russian drones
Where: Ukraine (location not stated)
When: Oct 16, 2026
Who: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (video credited to the 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment)
Status: Claim unverified
Warning: Content warning: None shown. Drone-on-drone intercept footage and operator screens; no people harmed on screen. Watch at source. Graphic level: none.

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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (video credited to the 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment) · Ukrainian interceptor drone pilots catch Russian recon and strike drones in the air (@DefenceU)

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Captured 16 October 2026. Time captured: not stated. Releasing authority: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (video credited to the 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment). Location: Ukraine (location not stated).

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Credit: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine / 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (watch at source). License: Link-only (source-hosted; not rehosted).