Ukraine shoots down bizarre Russian 'ring' drone — after working out it wasn't a UFO
- Ukrainian operators shoot down Russian drone with an unusual circular wing
- The KVS uses a ring-shaped wing surrounding its central fuselage
- The intercepted KVS uses a 10-inch frame for combat missions
Ukrainian forces have destroyed an unusually shaped Russian attack drone whose circular wing initially prompted comparisons with a UFO.
The aircraft was intercepted on October 8 2026 by personnel from Ukraine's 414th Birds of Magyar Brigade during an aerial engagement.
Footage released by the unit shows the Russian KVS drone shortly before its destruction, revealing a distinctive circular structure surrounding its body.
Unusual circular design draws UFO comparisons
The intercepted aircraft was identified as the Knyaz Vladimir Svyatoslavich, a relatively recent Russian strike platform developed by the Ushkuynik research center.
Its unusual appearance comes from a continuous circular wing enclosing the main fuselage, rather than the conventional straight wings used by many aircraft.
The distinctive configuration prompted Ukrainian operators...
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