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Jet Drones Target Kyiv Science Academy and Infrastructure Amid Rising Casualties
conflict10 days ago

Jet Drones Target Kyiv Science Academy and Infrastructure Amid Rising Casualties

Russian forces launched a sustained aerial assault on Ukraine, striking the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv and other civilian targets. The attacks, which killed at least nine people and wounded over 80, utilized faster jet-powered drones that Ukraine struggles to intercept. While Kyiv condemns the strikes as terror, Moscow denies targeting civilians. The assault follows a week of stalled diplomacy and highlights Ukraine's growing vulnerability to high-speed drone technology.

via Al Jazeera|
#air-defense-shortages#civilian-infrastructure#conflict
Ukrainian Border Guards Down Russia's Fastest Geran-5 Drone Amid Escalating Air War
war-in-ukraine15 days ago

Ukrainian Border Guards Down Russia's Fastest Geran-5 Drone Amid Escalating Air War

Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian Geran-5 jet-powered strike drone on September 23, marking a significant interception of Moscow's fastest attack UAV. The drone, which flies at speeds up to 600 km/h, poses a greater challenge to Ukrainian air defenses than older propeller-driven models, with interception rates dropping to approximately 60%. This event highlights the escalating technological race in the conflict, as Russia scales up production of jet-powered drones while Ukraine develops new countermeasures and interceptor systems to protect its cities and infrastructure.

via UNITED24 Media|
#drone-warfare#geran-5#kyiv-attacks