Ukraine shoots down Iranian Mohajer-6 drone over Black Sea.

The Ukrainian air command "Pivden" announced on November 21, 2023, that it had destroyed a Mohajer-6 reconnaissance and combat drone over the Black Sea, near the Odessa region. This operation was carried out by the anti-aircraft defense systems and forces of the command.
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Iranian Mohajer-6 unmanned aerial vehicle (Picture source: Vitaly V.Kuzmin)

The Mohajer-6, one of Iran's most advanced military products in the drone sector, is designed for reconnaissance and combat missions. Developed by Qods Aviation Industries, this drone is equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations and can carry laser-guided munitions. Its design makes it a multi-role drone capable of carrying a multispectral surveillance payload or several precision-guided munitions.

This Iranian drone is distinguished by its maximum speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and an impressive endurance of 12 hours, allowing it to cover vast areas. With a flight ceiling between 4,900 meters and 5,500 meters (16,000-18,000 feet), this drone has a significant capability to operate at high altitudes. Its design includes a forward-looking camera for continuous surveillance, independent of the camera located under the drone, thus increasing its versatility and intelligence capabilities. It also has a length of 5.5 meters and a wingspan of 10 meters.

Iran never communicates about weapon deliveries to Russia, but it has been evident for many months that Iran does not hesitate to provide military equipment to the Russian army. This support is not limited to Iran, as North Korea and the Russian Federation have now signed a support agreement, with North Korea committing to supply materials to the Russians.

The destruction of the Mohajer-6 comes in a context where the Odessa region has already been the target of attacks, notably by Russian Kh-31P missiles targeting civilian and military infrastructures. However, it should be noted that the Ukrainian air command does not provide images of the destruction in question, so the information remains yet to be validated.