ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 345431
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| Date: | Monday 4 September 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma |
| Owner/operator: | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Nesteryanka, Zaporozhye Oblast -
 Ukraine
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
An American origin RQ-20 Puma reconnaissance UAV of the Ukrainian Ground Forces was downed in the vicinity of Nesteryanka, Zaporozhye Oblast by forces of the Russian Federation. The drone was reportedly downed by "Ghost" Company, of the 291st Guards Motorised Rifle Regiment. Images of the downed drone were posted on the Russian Telegram channel 'WarGonzo" on the same day.
The drone was handed over to military intelligence for further examination and study.
Sources:
https://t.me/wargonzo/14829
Media:
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Sep-2023 09:50 | Anon. | Added |
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