All articles tagged with #shahed drones
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian drones targeted multiple industrial sites in Russia, including oil refineries and storage bases, in apparent retaliation for recent Russian attacks on Ukraine, with reports of fires and damage across several Russian regions, and a specific strike on a military airfield in Krasnodar Krai.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Ukraine reports encountering Russia's new jet-propelled Shahed drones, potentially capable of flying up to 500 mph, which could significantly challenge Ukraine's air defenses if used extensively. These drones, modeled after Iran's Shahed-238, pose a threat due to their high speed, making them difficult to intercept with current defenses, and mark a new escalation in the drone warfare in Ukraine.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
Russia's use of drone swarms, particularly Iranian-designed Shaheds, is increasingly overwhelming Ukraine's defenses, with a significant rise in attack volume and success rate, prompting Ukraine to develop new interception technologies amid ongoing conflict escalation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Russia is rapidly increasing its production of Iranian Shahed drones, aiming to potentially launch up to 2,000 in a single night by November 2025, intensifying attacks on Ukraine and prompting calls for cheaper, more effective air defenses from Kyiv and its allies.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Kyiv Post
Ukraine's ODIN has developed the 'ODIN Win_Hit', a high-speed interception drone designed to shoot down Russian/Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones, with initial deployment to the front lines and plans for scaling up as part of Ukraine's broader efforts to counter drone threats using various technologies.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Forbes
Ukraine is significantly scaling up its drone defense capabilities by contracting tens of thousands of interceptor drones to combat the massive volume of Iranian-designed Shahed attack drones used by Russia, aiming to improve interception rates and protect civilian areas amid ongoing drone assaults.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Euromaidan Press
Ukrainian air-defense drones are rapidly evolving with upgrades like night-vision and advanced guidance to counter the increasing threat of Russian Shahed suicide drones, which are being produced in large quantities and flying at higher altitudes, challenging Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ukrinform
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 98 out of 134 enemy Shahed 136/131 drones and a Ka-52 combat helicopter last week, with estimated enemy losses including 4,620 Russian occupants, 41 tanks, 99 armored combat vehicles, and other military equipment. The Defense Forces also carried out strikes on areas of enemy concentration and missile troops targeted various enemy assets, resulting in significant losses for the Russian occupiers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Ukraine has developed the AQ-400 Scythe, a low-cost, long-range attack drone as a response to Russia's use of Iranian-made Shahed drones. The Scythe, produced by Terminal Autonomy, is designed for mass production and can be easily transported and operated. It carries a 42-kilo warhead and has a range of 750-900 km. The drone can navigate using a visual positioning system and is resistant to radio jamming. The Scythe is modular and can be modified for different missions. Ukraine aims to produce 1,000 units monthly, which could overwhelm Russian defenses and exhaust supplies of surface-air missiles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Yuri Ihnat, addressed the challenges posed by the increasing frequency of Russian Shahed kamikaze drone attacks on Ukraine. In September alone, a record 503 Shahed drones attacked the country, launched from three different directions. These drones fly in groups or "swarms," putting a strain on Ukrainian air defenses, especially when combined with cruise and ballistic missile attacks. Despite this, Ukraine has managed to destroy over 5,000 enemy UAVs during Russia's full-scale invasion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Russia deployed an unprecedented number of aircraft, including drones and tactical aircraft, for a night attack on Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson highlighted the need for F-16 fighter jets to match Russian aircraft's tactical and technical capabilities. The difficulty in shooting down Shahed drones was also mentioned, as the enemy plans strikes in advance and attacks from different directions. Ukrainian defenders successfully downed 18 drones and 17 missiles during the attack.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Russia launched 17 drones overnight in an attempt to strike various regions in Ukraine, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Of the 15 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched, 15 were shot down, while the fate of the remaining two is unknown. The specific targets of the attack are unclear, and the reports have not been independently verified.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
Belarus and Iran have strengthened their military ties during a meeting between defense officials in Tehran. Reports suggest that Belarus is working to convert a manufacturing plant to produce Shahed drones for Russia, potentially aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on military ties, but it is unclear if an agreement was reached on the Shahed production. This development could indicate a resumption of Tehran-Moscow relations, which had been strained over Russia's stance on Iran's territorial dispute with the United Arab Emirates. The production of Shahed drones in Belarus may suggest that the plan to bring production to Russia is facing challenges.