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Russia's faster Shahed drones may rival ballistic missiles this winter
Kyiv Independent·UA · RU · KP·about 2 hours ago
A Ukrainian soldier reports that defenders now intercept roughly 60% of Russian jet-powered drones, a sharp drop from the over-90% success rate against older models in Kyiv. The shift indicates Russia has adapted its drone technology or tactics, degrading Ukrainian air-defense effectiveness. This matters because it signals a potential erosion of Ukraine's defensive edge in the drone war, with implications for frontline attrition and civilian infrastructure protection.
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