Ukraine Tests Swift Interceptor Against Russia’s Jet Drones
TL;DR
Ukraine says it successfully tested a new interceptor designed to counter Russia’s fast jet-powered drones, hitting a Shahed target but noting that the control system still requires refinements; Zelensky framed the test as progress in developing affordable, rapid interceptors amid a surge in jet drone attacks, with Kyiv continuing to push for more capable weapons and occasional use of F-16s while development proceeds.
- Ukraine Successfully Tests New Interceptor Against Russian Jet Drones, Zelensky Says Kyiv Post
- Ukraine war briefing: New anti-drone weapon scores hit amid race against Shahed jets The Guardian
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says new anti-drone weapon being tested Reuters
- Zelensky briefed on new interceptors for jet-powered drones Ukrinform
- Ukraine war live: Zelensky celebrates ‘hit’ against Moscow with new anti-drone weapon The Independent
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