{
  "id": 12138310,
  "title": "Watch: Russian soldier takes down Ukrainian drone with portable air defence system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/watch-russian-soldier-takes-down-ukrainian-drone-with-portable-air",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:21:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/watch-russian-soldier-takes-down-ukrainian-drone-with-shoulder-fired-missile-near-moscow/articleshow/134699813.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video has surfaced of a Russian soldier using a portable air defence system to shoot down a Ukrainian drone near a major highway in the Moscow region. The footage, which surfaced on X through the social media news aggregator Visegrád 24, depicts the Russian soldier operating a 9K38 Igla man-portable air-defence system. This Soviet-era system, also known as MANPADS, is designed to engage low-flying aircraft and drones using infrared technology to detect heat signatures. According to CIA specifications, the Igla entered service in 1983, weighs around 10.8kg, and has an operational range of about 5.2km with a flight ceiling of roughly 3.5km. Its peak speed is approximately 800 metres per second. The drone engagement comes amid Ukraine's increased use of long-range drones targeting Russian forces, with Russia reporting numerous drone attacks reported from Moscow and surrounding regions. Moscow has claimed to have launched strikes against Ukrainian military targets, including areas around Kyiv's Northern Bridge and cargo vessels near Odesa. In one recent assault, Russian authorities claimed to have shot down over 1,900 Ukrainian drones, along with eight guided bombs, eight cruise missiles, and four rockets. Ukraine reported casualties and damage from another drone attack, including three deaths and harm to an oil refinery. Both sides have escalated aerial attacks as fighting along the 1,200-kilometre front line has largely stagnated. Ukraine claims that its long-range strikes have put 51% of Russia's oil-refining capacity out of action, potentially impacting Moscow's ability to supply its troops.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}