Ukraine Successfully Deployed Laser Weapon Against Russian Target

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The UK DragonFire Laser (Photo: UK MOD).

Ukraine is already using laser technologies to hit Russian targets, said Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

"Laser technologies are already hitting certain objects at a certain altitude."

The Tryzub (Trident) is based on the DragonFire.

The commander first said in mid-Dec 2024 that Ukraine is among the few nations with laser weapon capabilities. According to Sukharevskyi, Ukraine’s laser system, called Tryzub, can down aircraft at altitudes exceeding two kms.

The Unmanned Systems Forces, established less than a year ago, already include combat and research units operating across air, land, and sea.

Recently, Russia attacked Ukraine with 102 drones; 59 were downed by air defense, and 37 went off radar.

For Ukraine, this development is critically important, as it relies on the supply of anti-aircraft ammunition and missiles from its European partners. Another significant advantage is cost efficiency. Missiles cost tens of thousands of dollars, while a single laser shot costs only a few dozen dollars.

Sources:

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-using-laser-weapons/

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/31/7496112/

[Maraya1969]

1. Someone is giving money and arms to Russia for them to

continually fight against Ukraine. I know Ukraine did not have much fighting force but other countries have stepped up. I only wish NATO would allow Ukraine to become a member.