Ukraine uses new air defense system to destroy Russian UAVs

The Ukrainian Air Force has demonstrated the capabilities of its new Skynex air defense system against Russian Shahed drones.

Through a recent post on social network X, the Ukrainian Air Force released a video showing one of their Skynex air defense systems demonstrating its ability to counter Russia's Shahed drone. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

The post accompanying the video stated: "The Rheinmetall Skynex system is being used by the Air Force, showing perfect results in destroying enemy attack drones; the performance of the Oerlikon Mk.3 35mm automatic anti-aircraft gun on the Skynex system has greatly inspired our sky defenders." Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force also praised the Skynex air defense system's ability to protect Ukrainian skies, calling the results "encouraging." Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

"We will keep the time and place secret, but as you can see in the video, the effective operation of the Oerlikon Mk.3 35mm automatic anti-aircraft gun on the Skynex system really inspired our air defense forces!", the Ukrainian Air Force added. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

This advanced Skynex system, manufactured by the German company Rheinmetall, is capable of effectively intercepting drones, including the Russian Shahed UAV. The first Skynex systems have been delivered to Kyiv. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

The Skynex system has met operational expectations against the Russian Shahed drone, meaning it significantly strengthens Ukraine's already strained air defense network. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

It should be noted that Kiev currently owns two Skynex systems, funded by the German government , with a total investment of more than 182 million euros, making Ukraine the only country currently operating these platforms in full. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

Skynex is a short-range air defense (SHORAD) system introduced by Rheinmetall, which represents an advanced solution specifically designed to protect critical infrastructure from a variety of threats; Ukraine is said to have deployed them at airports. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

The Skynex system mainly consists of the Oerlikon Mk.3 35mm automatic anti-aircraft gun, capable of firing up to 1,000 rounds per minute with a range of about 4 km. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

The system also uses AHEAD programmable ammunition, whose main advantage is the ability to detonate near the target to release a series of secondary ammunition, which is especially effective in shooting down small, high-speed drones. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

The Skynex system also includes a radar and command post, but the turret is equipped with its own sensors capable of detecting and tracking targets, giving it the ability to operate more independently. Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

According to German manufacturer Rheinmetall, Skynex is a “network air defense system” that provides “an extremely effective multi-layered protective shield against a wide range of airborne threats,” and serves as “a necessary solution against future saturation and swarm attacks.” Photo: @Defense of Ukraine.

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