Russia strikes Ukraine with decoy drones: Details
Photo: Russia has started attacking Ukraine with decoy drones (Getty Images)
Russia has started using decoy drones in its attacks on Ukraine. They imitate Shaheds, according to Yurii Ihnat, acting head of the communications department of the Ukrainian Air Force.
According to CNN, in addition to a sharp increase in the number of strikes, Russia has begun using decoy drones to overcome Ukraine's air defense.
“Decoy drones carry a “3D-printed ball wrapped in foil” to imitate the warhead of an Iran-made Shahed-136 drone,” says Ihnat.
According to him, these cheaper drones mislead Ukrainian air defense, which can shoot down decoy drones instead of those carrying a deadly warhead.
“Decoy drones now account for as many as half of all Russian drones fired at Ukraine,” the military says.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine
Russian troops are constantly attacking Ukraine with drones. Most often, Russia uses Shaheds drones during attacks.
Recently, during attacks, Ukrainian air defense systems have begun to shoot down drones of an unspecified type. For example, on November 3, during the attack on Kyiv, Russian drones flew at very low altitudes.
The Russians are constantly changing the tactics of drone attacks. Recently, it was reported that Russia wants to launch round-the-clock attacks with Shaheds. In addition, Russians have started using Shaheds with thermobaric warheads.
