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Russia deploys faster jet-propelled drones to challenge Ukrainian air defenses
New unmanned aircraft flying at roughly double the speed of previous models are being launched in high volumes to pressure intercept systems.
The short version
- Russia has begun deploying jet-propelled drones that travel significantly faster than earlier unmanned variants.
- The drones are being launched in large volumes intended to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense capabilities.
- Ukrainian forces are working to adjust their interception tactics to counter the faster systems.
Key facts
- Russian forces are launching jet-propelled drones capable of traveling nearly twice as fast as preceding models.[The Washington Post]
- The high volume and speed of the new drone deployments are designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.[The Washington Post]
What remains uncertain
- The exact interception rate of the new jet-propelled drones and the specific technological measures Ukraine is adopting remain unspecified.[The Washington Post]
Sources
- Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defensesThe Washington Post - World metered