Ukraine war latest: Russia uses drone with warhead designed to cut power pylons for 1st time, Zelensky adviser says
Key developments on Sept. 30: * Russia uses drone with warhead designed to cut power pylons for first time, Zelensky adviser says * Drone crashes in Moldova, Romania scrambles fighter jets amid Russian mass attack on Ukraine * Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45 million for every hour businesses stop, economy minister says * Zelensky visits Lyman sector, says Operation Vivaldi reclaimed 125 square…
On September 30, Russia employed a jet-powered drone equipped with a warhead specifically designed to destroy high-voltage power pylons and steel bridge structures, marking the first time such an attack was carried out, according to Zelensky's defense technology advisor, Serhii Flash Beskrestnov. This assault occurred during Russia's largest combined attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in months, targeting the power sector ahead of winter.
Beskrestnov stated that the warhead, weighing 40 kilograms, included four additional destructive modules. The drone crashed in Moldova, prompting Romania to scramble fighter jets amid the Russian onslaught. The missile alerts cost Ukraine approximately $45 million per hour, as businesses were forced to shut down, disrupting the economy.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi acknowledged that this attack marked a significant escalation in Russia's renewed campaign against Ukraine's power system.
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