Ukraine is racing to counter a new type of Russian drone that is making attacks more difficult to defend against, according to the supplied reporting. The aircraft are powered by jet engines and are described as harder to shoot down than earlier drones used in the conflict.
The emergence of the jet-powered systems is increasing the challenge for Ukrainian air defences. Their greater difficulty to intercept means attacks involving them could cause more severe damage than previous drone strikes, although no specific incidents, locations or casualty figures are provided.
Ukraine’s response is focused on finding countermeasures capable of dealing with the new threat. The reporting presents this as an ongoing race, with Ukrainian efforts aimed at adapting defences as Russia introduces more advanced unmanned aircraft.
The material does not give details of the drones’ range, speed, targets or the precise methods Ukraine is considering. It also does not identify a timetable for the development or deployment of an effective response. The latest situation described is that Ukraine continues to seek ways to counter the jet-powered drones as Russian attacks become more challenging to stop.
