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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian oil-refining city of Nizhnekamsk, located deep within Russia, has killed 13 people, including a child. This marks one of the deadliest Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory in two years.
First-person view (FPV) drones are significantly altering the dynamics and rules of engagement in urban warfare scenarios.
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have transformed the battlefield. But they have also brought the war to Ukrainians’ doorstep. Small drones known as FPVs and long-range Shahed drones are terrorising Ukrainian civilians. In a special report in collaboration with RFI Ukraine, our Observers recount their day-to-day reality.
The effectiveness of special assault rifle ammunition compared to shotguns for last-ditch defense against FPV drones is being discussed, with shotshell ammunition for assault rifles becoming more common, though taking cover remains safer.
A new bladed drone, dubbed the "Flying Sword," has been introduced, designed for First-Person View (FPV) operations. This innovation brings a unique, medieval-inspired design to modern drone technology.
Ukraine's drone boats are now reportedly launching FPV drones and thermobaric rockets, indicating an evolution in their naval warfare capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that intelligence data indicates Russia is decreasing missile production while significantly increasing orders for drones, with plans to produce up to seven million first-person view (FPV) drones this year.