This footage depicts the aerial bombing of a Russian BM-21 by a Ukrainian drone.

This short video shows a Russian BM-21 "Grad" truck about to be bombed by a Ukrainian drone. The BM-21 "Grad" is a self-propelled rocket-launching truck bearing 122mm rockets. The bulbous portion of the munition used swings into view at 0:02. At 0:08 seconds, the truck begins to move, although it is unclear whether this is because the drone was spotted. At approximately 0:11 seconds the drone begins to move in order to "lead" the truck. Although no audio is provided in this drone footage, there's a practically audible "Kobe" as the drone operator pickles the bomb at 0:23. There's a harrowing 5 seconds of freefall before it strikes directly on the truck's cab at 0:28.

By 0:32, the Grad pulls to a stop and the driver exits the vehicle. He leaves the left side of the truck (top of video) runs for his life while another soldier enters from the bottom of frame, more cautiously at 0:43. At 0:50, the driver takes a faceplant as he continues to run away, and again at 01:00. At 01:10 the drone camera zooms in on the Grad, to discern the damage.

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Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.