Russia deploys jet-powered drones in Kyiv blitz, evading Ukrainian air defenses

Russia has escalated its aerial campaign against Kyiv using new jet-propelled drones that fly too fast and too high for Ukrainian ground-based air defenses to intercept. This marks a tactical shift in Russian drone warfare, introducing a capability that degrades Ukraine's current air-defense effectiveness. The development raises concerns about the sustainability of Ukrainian air defense and the potential for increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.