Militant Groups' Tactics with Surface-to-Air Missiles

This chapter explores the tactics employed by non-state actors, particularly militant groups, in shooting down drones using surface-to-air missiles. It delves into the effectiveness of the Kurdistan freedom movement in neutralizing multiple UAVs over time and discusses the mysterious origins of man portable air defense systems in the possession of groups like the Kurds. Speculations arise on potential sources for these systems, with complexities surrounding countries like Russia, and the narrative touches on various Kurdish groups' involvement in conflicts, including interactions with other armed factions.