strikeJul 31, 2026

Ukraine Downs Russian ZALA Recon Drone at Record Altitude of 21,000 Feet

Summary

Soldiers from the Ukrainian National Guard’s Lasar’s Group strike drone unit shot down a Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance drone at an altitude of 21,000 feet, marking one of the highest successful drone interceptions recorded by Ukrainian forces.

Source: Kyiv Post; Alisa Orlova — Read the full report

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Kyiv Post; Alisa OrlovaBy Kyiv Post; Alisa Orlova
Soldiers from the Ukrainian National Guard’s Lasar’s Group strike drone unit shot down a Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance drone at an altitude of 21,000 feet, marking one of the highest successful drone interceptions recorded by Ukrainian forces. National Guard Commander Oleksand…

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