Russia is arming Shaheds with electronic warfare to make them more survivable against Ukrainian interceptor drones. Pierre Crom/Getty Images Russia is arming its Shahed attack drones with new electronic warfare technology. The intent is to fend off Kyiv's interceptor drones, a top Ukrainian defense official said. The interceptor drones are becoming an increasingly important pillar of Ukraine's air defense. KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is attempting to make its deadly one-way attack drones harder to