Special forces operators of the XIII Legion of the National Guard’s ‘Omega’ Special Operations Centre practiced algorithms for employing the Ukrainian unmanned aerial complex ‘Domakha’ — a reconnaissance drone with an operational range of 20–50 km.
As reported by the unit, resistance to electronic warfare and a quiet electric motor make the aircraft a convenient tool for observation, target detection, and fire adjustment for long-range artillery. ‘Omega’ crews use the ‘Domakha’ to locate firing positions, equipment, infantry concentrations, and enemy UAV launch points.
‘Domakha’ is no newcomer to the front. Development of the complex was begun by Zaporizhzhia specialists in aeromodelling and radio engineering back in 2014. The developer is the Zaporizhzhia-based company ‘Air Skyline’.
The aircraft received its name in honour of a Cossack sabre made of Damascus steel — according to the developers’ concept, the symbolism was meant to emphasise continuity: just as the weapon once served the Cossacks, the drone is now intended to help modern defenders detect and destroy the enemy.
In the summer of 2025, the artillery reconnaissance battery of the 57th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade named after Kost Hordiienko tested the ‘Domakha’ for reconnaissance missions. By that time, the complex had already undergone codification and was being supplied in several variants with different optical equipment. According to the manufacturer, the current DH-1 version is capable of conducting surveillance at distances of up to 50 km, remaining airborne for up to three hours, and operating without GPS thanks to inertial navigation.