Russia uses jet-powered drones with warheads against power lines and bridges for first time
Illustrative photo: Russia’s jet-powered Shaheds threaten Ukrainian bridges and power lines (RBC-Ukraine collage)
Russian forces have used new special warheads on jet-powered drones for the first time to destroy high-voltage transmission towers and metal bridges, according to Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser on the development of defense technology.
Russia fitted a jet-powered UAV with a shaped-charge cutting warhead (KRSN).
It weighs 40 kg and has four separate impact modules. The weapon was specifically developed to destroy metal structures of bridges and power transmission towers.
Serhii "Flash" believes the enemy plans to use such drones to attack critical high-voltage power lines.
Earlier, Serhii "Flash" noted that Ukraine would not be left completely without internet even in the event of new Russian attacks on communications infrastructure, as the country has highly distributed communication channels.
