Ukrainian FPV drones destroyed a Russian BM-27 "Hurricane" multiple rocket launcher system, along with a car and two motorcycles, in the Pokrovsky direction on September 9th, 2025. The strike, carried out by the "Phoenix" Border Unit, targeted the equipment as it was being prepared for deployment, according to a statement from the unit. The "Phoenix" unit reported that their FPV drone pilot directly hit the "Hurricane" system, causing it to catch fire and destroy the nearby vehicles. The unit expressed gratitude to Sergiy Sternenko's charity fund for providing the FPV drone used in the operation. They also noted that their efforts are supported by fundraising for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems to counter enemy drones. Earlier in the reporting window, between 7:31 PM and 8:01 PM UTC, air defense activity was reported over occupied Donetsk, though details regarding its nature or success were not immediately available. This follows Germany's recent confirmation of delivering four Patriot launchers to Ukraine and its plans to supply thousands of Ukrainian-made long-range OWA-UAVs, as previously reported. The "Phoenix" unit's operation occurred within this broader context of ongoing aerial warfare and defensive capabilities.
