The Russian drone being shot down in Chernihiv Oblast. Photo: Screenshot from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine video.

Ukrainian border guards have shot down a Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance drone over the northern front at an altitude of 6,858 m, a record for the area.

Source: Chernihiv Border Guard Detachment of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service; State Border Guard Service; UP sources

Quote: "We are proud to hold the record for the highest confirmed interception of an enemy UAV.

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