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Russia plans for jet-powered Shaheds to make up 50% of its long-range attacks, Ukraine war chief says
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Ukraine's military commander reports that Russia plans to increase production of jet-powered Shahed drones, with the goal of making them comprise 50% of Russia's long-range drone attacks on Ukraine, presenting a potential challenge to Ukrainian air defenses.
Russia plans for jet-powered Shaheds to make up 50% of its long-range attacks, Ukraine war chief says
A jet-powered Shahed drone is seen from behind, filmed by a Ukrainian interceptor drone.
Serhii Sternenko
Ukraine's commander in chief said Russia plans to ramp up production of its turbojet Shaheds.
These jet-powered drones would pose a significant challenge for Kyiv's current air defenses.
Russia now uses propeller-driven Shaheds, but has been ramping up production of jet-powered versions.
Russia is planning to carry out at least half of its long-range drone attacks against Ukraine with jet-
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