{
  "id": 12602922,
  "title": "Ukrainian Air Defense Already Shooting Down Jet-Powered UAVs Using Robotic Turrets — Ihnat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ukrainian-air-defense-already-shooting-down-jet-powered-uavs-using",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/ukrainian-air-defense-already-shooting-down-jet-powered-uavs-using-robotic-turrets-ihnat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian air defense forces have developed the capability to shoot down jet-powered drones using robotic turrets, as reported by Yurii Ihnat, a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ihnat made this announcement during the Yedyni Novyny telethon broadcast on UATV English. The spokesman noted that there have already been instances of eliminating jet-powered UAVs, including the Geran-5, with the aid of these turrets.\n\nIhnat emphasized that the integration of innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, plays a crucial role in improving technical calculations and minimizing human error. The use of \"machine vision\" is particularly noteworthy when targeting Shahed drones. However, Ihnat also pointed out that the range of these robotic turrets is limited due to their current reliance on machine guns as the primary weapon.\n\nIn addition to robotic turrets, the Ukrainian air defense employs a comprehensive set of measures to combat jet-powered drones. Fighter jets serve as the primary weapon in this effort. Other assets include the Shilka and Gepard anti-aircraft self-propelled systems, mobile fire groups, interceptor drones, and other devices. Furthermore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently disclosed that Russia had launched two drones at a civilian vessel carrying corn in neutral Turkish waters.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian air defense forces have learned to shoot down jet-powered drones using robotic turrets. Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spokesman Yurii Ihnat shared this on the \"Yedyni Novyny\" telethon, UATV English relays. \"There are already cases of eliminating jet-powered UAVs — even 'Geran-5' — using these same turrets,\" Ihnat reported. According to him, the use of innovative technologies,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}