Russia Intensifies Drone Assaults as Ukraine War Nears 1,000 Days
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Russia has intensified its use of Shahed drones, acquired from Iran, to attack Ukrainian cities, with recent strikes occurring daily and involving up to 100 drones. These drones, now used as a primary attack method, have been increasingly targeting civilian areas, causing significant casualties. Despite Ukraine intercepting around 80% of these drones, over 1,000 have hit their targets. Russia has ramped up production of Shaheds, using a mix of Iranian, Chinese, and Western components, and has been modernizing them to reduce costs and increase lethality, including the use of thermobaric warheads aimed at civilian areas.
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