The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have received a new batch of Shark-M reconnaissance drones, transferred by the Serhiy Prytula Foundation to the 423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems.
According to the Special Operations Forces (SSO), the Serhiy Prytula Foundation, on Aug. 21, transferred 30 Shark-M reconnaissance drones to the 423rd separate battalion of unmanned systems.
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Shark-M performance characteristics:
- Flight range: up to 420 kilometers (261 miles)
- Air time: more than 7 hours
- Communication range: up to 180 kilometers (112 miles)
- Additional features: protected control system; resistant to electronic warfare and spoofing
These capabilities will allow Ukrainian forces to conduct reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines and identify or disable air defense systems, multiple-launch rocket systems, radars, electronic warfare assets, supply depots, and logistics hubs.
Ukraine’s Special Forces command earlier published images of the Shark-M, underscoring its role in striking high-priority Russian positions far from the front lines.
The arrival of the Shark-M comes as Ukraine intensifies strikes against Russian air defenses. In just four days, Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 17 major systems in Crimea and the south, from S-300s to Pantsir units, underscoring how drones like the Shark are reshaping the battlefield.
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