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Ukraine trials new FPV drones, pointing to expanded attacks deep in Russia - Flash

Thu, April 30, 2026 - 02:30
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Ukraine trials new FPV drones, pointing to expanded attacks deep in Russia - Flash FPV drone on fiber optic cable (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)

Ukraine has tested new types of FPV drones, which will soon be deployed to the front. Within one to two months, plans are to cover the 100-150 kilometer zone from the border with short-range strike drones. The number of long-range drone strikes will also increase, according to Serhii Flash on Facebook.

New FPVs already tested

According to Flash, the new types of FPV drones have passed testing and will soon arrive at the front. He did not disclose details but promised that the enemy will be in pain.

100-150 km zone from the border

Within a month or two, Ukraine plans to cover the zone at a depth of 100-150 kilometers from the border with short-range strike drones. According to the official, the most valuable targets are concentrated there.

More long-range strikes

Flash also announced an increase in long-range drone strikes and promised more gifts. The new team at the Ministry of Defense, he said, is working on innovations and supplies, and the military knows how to utilize these resources.

Ukrainian Patriot air defense systems continue to operate with high efficiency, but there is an acute shortage of interceptor missiles. Ammunition stocks for these systems remain limited.

At the same time, the supply of interceptor drones has increased significantly. They are increasingly used as a primary means of air defense, and their combat results confirm their effectiveness.

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