Ukrainian MiG-29 intercepts Russian jet drone with air-to-air missile
Bottom line
Video shows a Ukrainian MiG-29 destroying a Russian jet-powered drone using an R-60M air-to-air missile.
Why it matters
Confirms the operational viability of manned fighters engaging jet-powered drones at close range, complementing ground-based air defense systems.
Evidence — 1 independent origin
Original text (excerpt)
❗️ Український МіГ-29 збиває російський реактивний дрон ракетою Р-60М — момент атаки
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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Ukrainian MiG-29 intercepts Russian jet drone with air-to-air missile. Hetzner OSINT, 4 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-04--ukrainian-mig-29-intercepts-russian-jet-drone-with-air-to-air-missile/
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