The post claims a new long-range kamikaze UAV "Hornet" (SWIFT BEAT/Pentagon) is being used for strikes along Mariupol–Berdyansk/Mariupol–Donetsk routes at up to ~160 km from the front. Notable elements are the stated Starlink-based control and an "trainable AI" for target characterization, suggesting a higher-autonomy/AI-assisted loitering munition concept than typical FPVs.
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AI-targetingside: natofirst seen 2026-05-01
Claimed US Hornet kamikaze UAV strikes up to 160 km from front near Mariupol
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- TG: Swodki · https://t.me/swodki/582821май 2026 «Взгляд с той стороны». Противник публикует кадры ударов БПЛА-камикадзе «Hornet» ВС США по маршруту на отрезке Мариуполь - Бердян