FPV Drones Destroy Another Russian Turtle Tank In Donetsk

Although initially believed to be somewhat less vulnerable to drone strikes than traditional tanks, Russian turtle tanks have become favorite targets of Ukrainian drone units. 

The key is not relying on one drone strike, but multiple hits to slow it down and then finish it off. JL

Sofiia Syngaivska reports in Defense Express:

On April 9, fighters from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade claimed another tactical success Donetsk region, destroying a heavily armored Russian turtle tank using FPV drone strikes. Although the initial strikes appeared to have little effect, persistence paid off, as subsequent hits eventually rendered the vehicle inoperable. The tank was engulfed in flames,  prompting Russian soldiers to abandon it in panic. Unfortunately for them, drone operators successfully neutralized the retreating soldiers.

On April 9, fighters from the Terra unit of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade claimed another tactical success Donetsk region. In a striking video released on their channel, Ukrainian forces detailed how they destroyed a heavily armored russian turtle tank using FPV drone strikes.

The footage, circulating online, shows a rapid sequence of drone attacks targeting the enemy vehicle. Although the initial strikes appeared to have little effect on the tank, persistence paid off, as subsequent hits eventually rendered the vehicle inoperable. The turning point was dramatic, the turtle tank was seen engulfed in flames, prompting russian soldiers to abandon their position in a panicked retreat. Unfortunately for them, the fleeing troops did not escape unscathed; drone operators successfully targeted and neutralized the retreating soldiers.

This incident adds to a series of reported successes by Ukrainian forces on the Donetsk front. The use of FPV drones highlights a growing trend in modern warfare, where unmanned systems play an increasingly crucial role in both reconnaissance and combat operations. The detailed visual documentation not only underscores the evolving nature of battlefield tactics but also serves as a potent piece of morale-boosting propaganda for Ukraine’s military and its supporters.