Russian Army Used Almost 3,500 Jet-Powered Drones Against Ukraine In September — Ihnat
Russia is increasing its use of jet-powered drones in attacks on Ukraine: whereas the enemy used around 350 such UAVs in June, that figure reached around 3,500 in September. Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spokesman Yurii Ihnat reported this on TV, UATV English relays. "The statistics show that [the Russians] are increasing their use [of jet-powered UAVs], because in June it was 350…
In September, the Russian army utilized nearly 3,500 jet-powered drones against Ukraine, as reported by Ihnat, a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This marked a significant increase from the 350 jet-powered UAVs employed in June, rising to 1,500 in July and 2,800 in August. Ihnat highlighted that the Russians are escalating their use of these advanced drones, which are more challenging to intercept compared to traditional strike drones.
He stated that in October, the number of such assets is expected to decrease, with only 50 used at night and up to 30 during the day. Ihnat emphasized that the characteristics of Russian jet-powered drones and Banderols are increasingly akin to cruise missiles, rendering conventional defense mechanisms less effective. Therefore, innovative solutions from defense-industrial, military, and political leadership, coupled with assistance from partners, are crucial to address this evolving threat.
Deputy Colonel Yurii Cherevashenko of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's air defense division previously noted that Russian jet-powered drones may reach speeds of 800-900 km/h.
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