Jet-Powered Drones Expose Critical Gaps in Ukraine’s Air Defense
Russian jet-powered Shahed drones are outpacing Ukraine’s current air defenses, forcing the capital into a frontline role. While Ukrainian interceptors struggle with speed and altitude limitations, engineers are racing to scale up new turbojet-powered countermeasures. The shift highlights a critical technological gap that is reshaping the dynamics of the conflict and straining defense budgets.