Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian armored train on April 19 for the first time in this war. Ukrainian FPV drones struck the train, which was involved in an attempted assault close to the “zero” front line. The drone’s camera shows it approaching a heavily armored train, before flying under the locomotive and detonating. The Ukrainians used a Mavic drone with an infrared camera to locate and track the target, followed by a kamikaze drone to carry out the strike. “We haven’t seen such a stupid move in a long time. Without the ability to maneuver, the train was simply f***ed up by FPV drones. In today’s warfare, using a train like this is about as effective as using pack animals on the battlefield.”
Ukrainian troops have destroyed a Russian locomotive for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale war, according to a report from the 152nd Separate Rifle Brigade on April 19. Ukrainian forces struck with kamikaze drones a Russian armored train involved in an attempted assault, according to the 152nd Separate Chasseurs Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
The brigade shared a video of the strike on Facebook on Saturday, April 19, captioned: “We haven’t shot down a locomotive yet. But everything happens for the first time. The crew of the Asmodeus.”
Footage from the drone’s camera shows it approaching a heavily armored train, outfitted with protective plating similar to that seen on Russian barn-tanks, before flying under the locomotive and detonating.
The brigade did not specify where the train was hit or provide further details of the operation.
Based on the video, it appears Ukrainian forces used a Mavic drone equipped with an infrared camera to locate and track the target, followed by a kamikaze drone to carry out the strike.
A Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance officer, speaking to Kyiv Post on condition of anonymity, called the footage “truly unique.” He added that the train was likely operating close to the “zero” front line.
“This is a kind of greeting from World War II,” he said. “Previously, armored trains were used to conduct cannon fire. But in today’s warfare, using a train like this is about as effective as using pack animals on the battlefield.”
The video has already begun circulating widely on Telegram.
Junior Sergeant Stanislav Bunyatov of the 24th Aidar Assault Battalion posted his reaction to the strike: “Have you seen an armored assault train in this war? Then it’s time to look. The fa**ts used the railway to break through our defenses, but it didn’t work out - just a little bit.”
The Ukrainian military-themed Telegram channel “Gruz 200” also posted the footage, commenting: “We haven’t seen such a stupid move in a long time. Without the ability to maneuver, the train was simply f***ed up by FPV drones.”
In recent days, Russia has ramped up its attacks along several fronts - particularly in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions, employing a new tactic involving large groups of infantry supported by motorcycles and buggies.
Aerial footage published by the brigade shows a drone strike targeting a locomotive on a railway line in temporarily occupied territory. The locomotive was reportedly used to transport military equipment and supplies to Russian forces.
According to the Ukrainian military, the targeted locomotive played a key role in Russia’s logistical operations, moving weapons, ammunition, and other supplies across occupied areas of Ukraine.
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