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Ukrainian fighter jet brought down Russian drone using aerodynamic effect

started August 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM · last changed 2d ago

Summary

Circulating footage shows a Ukrainian MiG-29 approaching a Russian Shahed drone closely enough that airflow around the fighter destabilized the unmanned aircraft. The maneuver, called a "death kiss" by Telegram channels, demonstrates a defense technique when pilots lack ammunition.

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Na snimku se vidi kako se ukrajinski MiG-29 opasno približava dronu, pri čemu snažno strujanje vazduha oko aviona remeti let bespilotne letelice i izaziva njen

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  • Ukrajina
  • Rusija
Severity37

Total — band povišeno (20–39)

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