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Thermal Machine Guns Destroy Russian Shahed Drones
Published 2 weeks ago
Footage shows two instances of Ukrainian air defense teams using thermal optics mounted on machine guns to successfully destroy and down Russian Shahed loitering munitions. The Shaheds are able to fly long ranges, but they fly low and slow, making them susceptible to ground fire. The thermal optics allow for easy detection, and a trained gunner knowing his leads at specific distances greatly increases the chances of making successful hits.