Russia’s $400,000 SKAT drone is so rare that fewer than 20 have ever been destroyed. Ukraine just downed another one
Ukrainian forces destroyed a rare Russian drone, the “SKAT 450M”, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. This drone is considered a rare asset in the occupying forces' arsenal, Striks reports.
Ukraine crushed Russia's technological pride
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, only 10 to 20 units of this equipment have been destroyed. The estimated cost of one system is around $400,000.
The unit noted that the Russians are trying to adapt and deploy new types of weapons, but Ukrainian defenders are preparing for such challenges.
Modern Li-AFB battery couldn't help
Recently, the Defense Forces also managed to shoot down a new, rare Russian drone, “Klin”. It is equipped with a modern Li-AFB battery of a new technology, according to advisor to the Minister of Defense, Serhii Beskrestnov.
He stated that the drone’s warhead weighs up to 5 kg. It also has the capability of automatic target acquisition and aerial detonation.
The flight range of the “Klin” is up to 120 km, with a speed of up to 120 km/h. The new occupiers’ UAV can remain in the air for 60–90 minutes.
Earlier, Ukraine carried out a series of strikes on Russian aircraft manufacturing facilities, including the Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk Oblast and facilities in Staraya Russa.
The Aviastar enterprises are part of the United Aircraft Corporation under Rostec and produce Il‑76MD‑90A military transport aircraft, Il‑78M‑90A tanker aircraft, and maintain heavy transport aircraft such as the An‑124 “Ruslan”.
