The Russian news agency Novosti, citing fighters from the Central Forces Group, reported that Russian marines destroyed an expensive Ukrainian Jupiter H3 drone.
The clash took place in the Dobropole operational axis in the Donetsk People's Republic.
The report quoted one of the soldiers as saying: "An incomprehensible signal appeared on the identification system screen, because we had never encountered a Jupiter aircraft before."
After neutralizing the target type, we were able to identify it."
According to data from open sources, the Jupiter Hunter-3 is a vertical takeoff drone.
A single aircraft, produced in Europe, costs more than 200,000 euros (i.e., more than 17 million rubles).
Specifications of the "Jupiter" (Jupiter Hunter-3) drone:
Type: Attack and reconnaissance drone (UAV),
Takeoff and landing: Vertical takeoff and landing,
The wing spanned approximately 5 meters.
Range: Up to 1000 kilometers,
Airborne stay time: up to 10 hours,
Country of origin and manufacturer: Manufactured in Slovakia by Jupiter Aircraft with German capital participation.
Estimated cost: approximately 200,000 euros (equivalent to approximately 17.7 million Russian rubles).
Primary use: Offensive and reconnaissance missions.
