Ukraine appears to be calling up a fleet of fire-breathing “dragon drones” in the war against Russian invaders, putting a modern twist on a munition used to horrific effect in both world wars.
A series of videos posted on social media, including Telegram, by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday (4/9/24), show low-flying drones spewing torrents of fire – actually molten metal – over Russian-held positions in tree lines.
The incandescent mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide, called thermite, burns at temperatures of up to 2,200°C. It can quickly burn trees and vegetation, covering Russian troops, if not killing or incapacitating them outright.
A series of videos posted on social media, including Telegram, by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday (4/9/24), show low-flying drones spewing torrents of fire – actually molten metal – over Russian-held positions in tree lines.
The incandescent mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide, called thermite, burns at temperatures of up to 2,200°C. It can quickly burn trees and vegetation, covering Russian troops, if not killing or incapacitating them outright.
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