Forbes: Ukrainian “lurk-and-strike” FPV drones execute high-profile assassinations behind Russian lines

Ukrainian forces have developed a sophisticated evolution in drone warfare that transforms basic FPV (First-Person-View) drones into “lurk-and-strike” lethal ambush weapons, according to Forbes technology journalist David Hambling.

“The technique is used behind Russian lines to strike vehicles travelling on supply routes and seems to be used as a way to interdict logistics – and also for targeted assassinations,” Hambling states.

Recently released combat footage reveals the effectiveness of these new tactics across multiple scenarios.

The evidence in action

Three videos analyzed by Hambling showcase the versatility of these ambush operations.

In the first, operators target a Chinese-made Desertcross ATV, demonstrating a coordinated three-drone attack. The initial drone, concealed in snow, activates to pursue and strike the vehicle’s windscreen. Two subsequent drones confirm the kill, documenting the target’s transformation into “a burning wreck.”

Special Operations Forces operators staged a ground "ambush" with an FPV drone on a Russian buggy in the Kursk region. pic.twitter.com/l4g8u4FdCA— Mila.Alien

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