Zelenskyy Highlights Shift in Russian Drone Tactics and Sets New Interception Targets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that more than half of recently launched Russian drones were equipped with jet engines, marking a significant tactical shift. He simultaneously ordered air defenses to achieve a ninety percent interception rate during the upcoming autumn months.

30 Aug, 16:14 — 30 Aug, 16:14

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Zelenskyy: Drone interception rate must exceed 90% this autumn

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched almost 1,500 drones in four days, some 800 of them jet-powered, and that four companies have developed drone interceptors.

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Zelenskyy Highlights Shift in Russian Drone Tactics and Sets New Interception Targets

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Zelenskyy: Drone interception rate must exceed 90% this autumn

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