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«Performs all tasks»: Z-20 operator on the system's performance on the frontline

The ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV continues to demonstrate its versatility in the theatre of operations. The aircraft effectively carries out aerial reconnaissance and objective strike monitoring, operating at altitudes of up to 8.5 kilometres. This service ceiling allows it not only to evade enemy electronic warfare systems, but also to remain out of reach of enemy FPV drones.

An operator of the ZALA Z-20 emphasises that the system is capable of carrying out virtually any task — from round-the-clock aerial reconnaissance and monitoring of enemy logistics routes to the regular provision of objective monitoring of air strikes and the operations of artillery crews.

Based on materials from TASS.

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Сообщение «Выполняет все задачи»: оператор Z-20 о работе комплекса на передовой появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

The operations of the ZALA «Lancet» reconnaissance unit deep behind Ukrainian Armed Forces lines

Crews operating the ZALA «Lancet» rocket launchers from the «West» military group are helping to destroy the enemy’s logistics and cut off the Ukrainian Armed Forces« communications with their rear. Whilst mop-up operations are still underway in Krasny Liman, ZALA operators are already working deep behind enemy lines — at a distance of up to 150 kilometres — and striking targets directly in Sloviansk. According to the soldiers, the »Lancet’ loitering munition is highly effective at destroying moving vehicles, and thanks to artificial intelligence, the probability of hitting the target is virtually 100 per cent.

«The „Lancet“ is equipped with an intelligent capture system – it locks onto the target and destroys it. The other day, it hit a Bushmaster armoured vehicle, an armoured personnel carrier, and a pickup truck,» reported the head of the crew with the call sign "Vanga".

Target detection at such a range is provided by the ZALA Z-20 M reconnaissance UAV, which is capable of automatically evading attacks by interceptors.

«It protects against FPV attacks and „Chakluns“. The connection is stable — it passes through electronic warfare systems without a hitch, bypassing them. It has an auto-tilt function, allowing it to evade FPV drones,» explained the operator of the ZALA crew, call sign Motor.

Calculations by the ZALA «Lancet» Operational Command are disrupting the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ fuel logistics in the Kharkiv sector

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:58:58 +0000

The Kharkiv sector is one of the key areas where units of the «North» Army Group are carrying out the task of establishing a security zone. In this sector, «Lancet» ZALA rocket systems are striking the enemy’s logistics, regularly destroying Ukrainian Armed Forces petrol tankers and fuel depots, thereby cutting off access to fuel.

«There's intensive work now in the rear areas. We are hitting fuel trucks, fuel depots. We are cutting off the enemy's access to fuel,» said a platoon commander with the call sign Zhyrаvl'.

According to the unit commander, aerial reconnaissance of enemy territory is carried out using ZALA Z-16 and ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAVs. Priority targets are destroyed using «Lancet» loitering munitions. In addition to fuel infrastructure, ZALA crews are targeting the control antennas of enemy long-range vehicles, artillery pieces and other enemy equipment.

By. RIA Novosti

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Сообщение Расчеты РУК ZALA «Ланцет» перекрывают топливную логистику ВСУ на харьковском направлении появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

ZALA Z-20 controls the Krasnoliman direction

The new-generation ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV provides continuous surveillance of the strategically important Krasnoliman sector. The following account details the operations of the ZALA «Lancet» control unit crews working in conjunction with the new aircraft: Channel One.

The Z-20 can ascend to an altitude of up to 8.5 kilometres – not just for evading enemy electronic warfare systems. The technical capabilities of its onboard cameras and thermal imager allow it to confidently perform reconnaissance tasks even from such a distance. According to the soldiers, the aircraft looks like a bird to enemy air defence systems: its high altitude, small size, and composite hull make it virtually invisible.

In addition to reconnaissance, the Z-20 functions as a repeater for Lancet loitering munitions. A single set of batteries lasts for six hours of operation at a distance of up to 150 kilometres.

«We’re already flying in Kramatorsk, in Sloviansk, and in Izium too – we’re carrying out reconnaissance,» said the operator of the ZALA Z-20, call sign Motor.

The ZALA «Lancet» missile system struck new maritime targets

Crews operating the ZALA «Lancet» system thwarted yet another sortie by enemy unmanned surface vessels in the Black Sea — several of these vessels were destroyed by precision hits from «Lancet» loitering munitions. Reconnaissance and objective verification of the destruction of maritime targets were provided by ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAVs.

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Сообщение Расчеты РУК ZALA «Ланцет» поразили новые морские цели появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

The ZALA «Lancet» anti-ship missile against the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ BEKs: another series of precision strikes in the Black Sea

The crew of the RUK ZALA «Lancet» of the Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet continue to methodically destroy the enemy’s unmanned boats.

The «Lancet» loitering munitions successfully hit small, fast-moving targets thanks to high-quality optics and a stable control channel. IRRA Intelligent On-Board System ensures capture and tracking of the boat until impact, even if it is actively manoeuvring.

Timely detection of threats is ensured by coordination with the ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV, which also carries out objective monitoring of strikes against enemy command and control centres.

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Сообщение РУК ZALA «Ланцет» против БЭКов ВСУ: очередная серия точных попаданий в Чёрном море появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

Caught at sea: the ZALA «Lancet» missile system successfully engaged the enemy’s BEKs

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:04:59 +0000

The ZALA «Lancet» missile system struck a group of unmanned boats belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Black Sea. Footage released shows the guidance of «Lancet» loitering munitions using intellectual target recognition system IRRA.

The precision strike was confirmed by objective monitoring data from ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAVs.

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Сообщение Накрыли в море: расчеты РУК ZALA «Ланцет» отработали по БЭКам противника появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

ZALA UAVs provided monitoring for large-scale Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs exercises in icy and electronic warfare conditions.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:06:02 +0000

From December 1 to 5 in Ufa an interregional training and methodological meeting was held aviation personnel of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. ZALA unmanned aerial vehicle systems played a key role in organizing online monitoring of practical flights.

During the training, the ZALA T-20 system, equipped with an intelligent recognition system, spent over three hours in the air, flying in challenging weather conditions, including icing. The system transmitted high-definition video in real time via a secure communications channel directly to Moscow, where the department's leadership observed the exercise.

At the same time, the capabilities of the field-proven ZALA T-16 UAV were demonstrated. The UAV demonstrated its resistance to electronic warfare (EW) systems, which were actively used near the flight zone, maintaining stable communications and transmitting a clear image of the payload.

ZALA specialists also conducted a series of specialized training sessions for Ministry of Internal Affairs officers, which generated considerable interest. These sessions covered aviation incidents related to human factors, as well as the specifics of operating UAVs in investigative operations.

Following the training camp, ZALA's equipment and representatives received high praise from Ministry of Internal Affairs experts, who recognized the company as a leader in the development of unmanned aircraft for the agency's needs.

Сообщение БПЛА ZALA обеспечили мониторинг крупных учений МВД России в условиях обледенения и РЭБ появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

ZALA "Lancet" destroyed an AFU sabotage boat in the Black Sea

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:06:15 +0000

Russian servicemen from the RUBIKON ICBT using the ZALA Lancet reconnaissance and strike system foiled an attempted night infiltration by a Ukrainian sabotage group near the Crimean cape of Tarkhankut.

"An attempted sabotage operation by the enemy was foiled with the assistance of the Rubicon Centre. At a distance of 72 kilometres from the Crimean coast, one of the AFU boats was hit by a Lancet barrage munition. Reconnaissance and objective control was carried out by a ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV," the Russian Defence Ministry said.

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Сообщение ZALA «Ланцет» уничтожил диверсионный катер ВСУ в Черном море появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).

ZALA: intelligence and objective control

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:03:30 +0000

We decided to start the final day of the outgoing year with the publication of video from the cameras of the ZALA Z-16 and ZALA Z-20 unmanned aerial systems, whose tasks include reconnaissance and identification of enemy positions, fire correction and objective control of the use of various weapons along the entire line of contact in the NWO zone.

ZALA unmanned aircraft systems, silent and virtually invisible, are capable of conducting aerial reconnaissance behind enemy lines tens of kilometres from the point of take-off. Information from high-resolution cameras and thermal imagers is transmitted in real time to external pilots and allows commanders to make operational decisions. ZALA unmanned aerial systems can see camouflaged enemy positions and weapons, troop concentrations, watercraft and military infrastructure.

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Сообщение ZALA: разведка и объективный контроль появились сначала на ZALA — Беспилотные системы (БПЛА), беспилотные воздушные суда (БВС).