Polish FlyEye Drone Guides HIMARS Strike on Russian Ammunition Depot

The Ukrainian 26th Artillery Brigade successfully utilized a Polish-made FlyEye reconnaissance drone to coordinate a HIMARS rocket strike that destroyed a Russian ammunition depot and artillery system.

Attack on Russian Positions

Footage of the attack was published on social media by Ukraine’s 26th Artillery Brigade. Soldiers emphasized that the strike was successful thanks to coordinated cooperation between the aerial reconnaissance unit and rocket artillery.

The brigade described that soldiers initially sought a Russian multiple launch rocket system, but difficult conditions hindered the task. Consequently, they decided to investigate coordinates associated with regular active artillery positions.

Ultimately, HIMARS rockets hit an ammunition depot, leading to an explosion that destroyed both the ammunition depot and the artillery system.

Role of the Polish FlyEye Drone

The United24 portal reported that during this mission, Ukrainians used a Polish-made FlyEye drone tasked with reconnaissance and target detection. The 26th Artillery Brigade noted that the unit acts as eyes in the sky, ensuring maximum precision for every shot and enabling artillery to see more, hit further, and strike more accurately.

Specifications and Production of FlyEye

The FlyEye aircraft was created in 2010 by designers from the Polish company Flytronic, a subsidiary of WB Electronics, and entered service with the Polish Armed Forces that same year. Weighing 11 kg, it can be carried by two soldiers, hand-launched, prepared for flight in about 11 minutes, and has an operational range of up to 50 km while identifying targets at around 5-7 km.

In 2025, the manufacturer of these drones launched a production facility in Ukraine.