The 190th Training Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces was the first in the world to shoot down a "Shahed" remotely, - military analyst. VIDEO
The 190th Training Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces is the first in the world to implement the remote shooting down of "Shaheds" using the LITAVR system from F-Drones.
This was reported by military analyst and former advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksiy Kopytko, Censor.NET informs.
Remote interception of "Shaheds": a new stage of the drone war
"A world-class precedent has potentially been set. Because I haven’t heard of anything like this before. The 190th Training Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces remotely shot down a Shahed using an interceptor drone (the pilot was located at a considerable distance from the launch site). The F-Drones company’s LITAVR system was used. The F7 LITAVR is already a well-known system that has proven itself excellently," – said Oleksiy Kopytko.
He emphasized that now the Ukrainian military can launch interceptor drones from safe locations.
How LITAVR works and what possibilities the technology opens up
"What is the fundamental innovation? The feasibility of a new tactic has now been successfully demonstrated: along the country’s perimeter on tree stumps (as well as in specially designated areas, in echelons), less-trained personnel can deploy interceptors that pilots control from a protected location. Internet access is required at the control center and at the launch site. New capabilities are opening up. In particular, regarding the deployment of interceptors in areas where it is dangerous for people to be. And also regarding the flexible maneuvering of pilot resources," – said Oleksiy Kopytko.
He noted that currently, LITAVR shoots down hundreds of Russian drones of various types each week— Shaheds, Gerbers, Flashes, Orlans, Lancets, and others.
"Development of the ‘LITAVR’ began in the fall of 2024; in the summer of 2025, it was successfully tested and certified. Mass production and delivery to the troops began in the fall of 2025. Maximum speed is 350 km/h, flight time is up to 15 minutes. Two cameras—daylight and thermal imaging. The official range is stated as 36 km. In practice, it flies 60 km and reaches an altitude of 9.5 km. Warhead weight — 500 g. Detonation — kinetic impact or self-detonation upon contact with the target, or even detonation by the operator. Inertial guidance system without GPS. Uses an automatic target-tracking system ("last mile"/"target lock" system). Currently, it is already taking down hundreds of targets per week—Shaheds, Gerbers, Lightning, Orlans, Lancets, and others," – noted the military analyst.
