Ukrainian forces unleashed thermite-laden 'Dragon Drones' on Russian-held positions in the occupied Kharkiv region, setting trees and military vehicles ablaze. Footage shared by the 60th Mechanised Brigade and various Telegram channels showed drones dropping incendiary bombs made of thermite — a mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide that burns at extremely high temperatures. The Ukrainian military hailed these drones as "wings of vengeance" for their precise destruction, burning Russian positions with unmatched accuracy. Thermite bombs, unlike conventional explosives, produce intense heat that can melt metals and render military assets useless. Videos circulating online highlight the destructive capability of these modernised incendiary weapons, reminiscent of those used in both world wars. Russia Launches Barrage of Drones, Cruise and Ballistic Missiles at Kyiv, Says Ukraine Military.
Ukraine’s ‘Dragon Drones’ Devastate Russian Positions in Kharkiv
The Ukrainian military began using the Dragon drone, which burns the area underneath with thermite 🥰🥰🥰 Thermite is a mixture of burning granules of iron oxide and aluminum. About 500 grams of thermite mixture can be placed under a standard FPV drone. The chemical reaction is… pic.twitter.com/3XIzc3LLHN
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