Analysis says Ukrainian F-16s are over-tasked intercepting Russian one-way attack drones

A RUSI analysis cited by Defense News says Ukrainian F-16s have been heavily used to intercept Russian one-way attack drones since mid-2024, consuming airframe hours and missiles. The piece claims Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed more than 2,500 Geran and Gerbera drones and argues Ukraine should rely more on SHORAD and other counter-UAS systems for drones.