A strange and unexpected event unfolded over Eastern Ukraine this morning. A Russian fighter jet shot down one of its own aircraft – but this wasn’t just any ordinary plane. It was an S-70 Okhotnik-B, a cutting-edge, fighter-sized drone that’s one of the most advanced unmanned combat vehicles in the Russian Air Force.

This drone, also known as the "Hunter-B," is designed for both reconnaissance and striking enemy targets. It even has some stealth features to avoid detection. Russia has o...