Russia continues to experiment with drones, expert says
Photo: Russia continues to experiment with drones used to attack Ukraine (defence-ua.com)
Russia continues experimenting with drones, focusing more on mass production than quality, which has allowed them to stockpile large quantities, according to the exclusive material by RBC-Ukraine.
Oleksandr Kovalenko, military and political expert of the Information Resistance Group, stated that Russia has no issues with drone production. In fact, Russians have developed it to such an extent that they not only produce drones in preparation for upcoming strikes but also store them in vast quantities. Kovalenko emphasized that Russia's stockpiles are substantial and noted that by launching about 50 drones per night to attack Ukraine, these reserves will last for a long time.
Kovalenko also explained that Russia's rapid production and increased output of drones has become possible due to its focus on quantity over quality. The country is not working on improving the technology or capabilities of drones but instead aims to produce them quickly and cheaply. While some improvements have been made, the priority remains speed and cost-effectiveness.
"They (Russians - ed) continue to experiment. They are using many decoy drones without warheads aimed at diverting attention," explained the expert.
In addition, the Russian military has started using new warheads for their kamikaze drones, sometimes altering their flight characteristics. Such modified UAVs now often fly at low altitudes, around 200 meters, instead of the usual 1.5-2 km.
Drone attacks on Ukraine
Russian forces launch drone attacks on Ukraine almost every night. For instance, on the night of November 13, Russia launched 90 drones and six missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down 37 UAVs and four missiles, including two Iskander-Ms.
As recently reported, Russia has begun using decoy drones during their attacks on Ukraine. These drones imitate Shaheds. Furthermore, Russia is considering changing its drone attack tactics, with plans to launch round-the-clock Shahed strikes on Ukraine.
