Russian Drone Mishap: The Downing of the S-70 Okhotnik-B
In a surprising turn of events on the Ukraine front, a Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B stealth drone was shot down by its own fighter jet during a test flight. This incident occurred near the town of Kostiantynivka, an area currently held by Ukrainian forces. The drone, which was intended for advanced combat operations, reportedly suffered a technical malfunction, leading to a loss of communication with its ground crew. Consequently, the Russian pilot accompanying the drone was ordered to destroy it to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
The S-70 Okhotnik-B, a heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), is designed to operate alongside the Su-57 fighter jet as part of Russia's
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