**Drone Warfare Evolves in Ukraine**
In a major development, Ukrainian forces have used a drone with an AK-47 rifle to destroy a Russian armored column. This marks the first time such a weapon has been used in combat.
The drone, called the Queen of Hornets, is the largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of its kind in Ukraine. It can carry a heavy payload and was used alongside other drones to attack Russian forces near Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk oblast.
**A New Era in Drone Warfare**
This incident shows how drone warfare continues to play a significant role in the Russo–Ukrainian war. Drones have been used on land, sea, and air to attack enemy positions without putting troops at risk of harm.
The Ukrainian Presidential Brigade, named after Bohdan Khmelnytsky, responded to Russian forces with coordinated drone strikes. This included using drones equipped with machine guns to destroy Russian armored vehicles.
**Russian Forces in Retreat**
As a result of the drone attacks, Russian forces retreated into the surrounding forest, abandoning their equipment. The successful use of drones has given Ukrainian troops an upper hand on the battlefield.
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