According to a tweet posted by chilim67 on September 2, 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost one of its 20 Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) that had been upgraded with Kontakt-1, a type of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) developed by the Soviet Union. This destruction occurred on the Zaporizhzhia front and was executed by a Russian Lancet drone.
The Lancet drone is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and a loitering munition created by Russia’s Zala Aero Group, designed to serve in both reconnaissance and offensive missions. It is equipped with optical-electronic and TV guidance systems, ensuring precise control during its final flight phase. Furthermore, it incorporates modules for intelligence, navigation, and communication, enhancing its operational capabilities.
With a range of 40 kilometers and a takeoff weight of 12 kilograms, the drone is capable of deploying high-explosive, thermobaric, HE-fragmentation, or high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warheads with accuracy, making it a valuable asset for the Russian military.