[Combat] On Dec 31, 2024, DIU unit "Group 13" made history by destroying a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a "Magura V5" naval drone equipped with R-73 missiles. (war.observer)

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💥 Historic strike - GUR soldiers destroyed an air target for the first time in the world using the Magura V5 naval drone

🫡 On December 31, 2024, soldiers of the special unit of the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine “Group 13” for the first time in history hit an air target using a Magura V5 naval strike drone equipped with missile weapons.

✔️ During the battle in the Black Sea near Cape Tarkhankut in temporarily occupied Crimea, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed by the use of R-73 “SeeDragon” missiles.

❗️ Another similar enemy helicopter was hit by fire and was able to reach its base airfield.

⚔️ The fight continues!

🎉 Happy New Year 2025!

🇺🇦 Glory to Ukraine!

https://t.me/DIUkraine/5127

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[-] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 days ago

The seeker on the missile can track targets up to 40° off the missile's centerline. A turret would have to be pretty large and it would add extra cost, complexity, and point of potential failure. It's easier to just turn the boat.