The post indicates Russia is using new jet-powered drones, implying higher speed and potentially longer reach than propeller Shahed-type UAVs. This changes the air-defense problem for Kyiv by reducing reaction time and potentially altering interception tactics and sensor requirements.
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Russia deploys new jet-powered strike drones increasing threat to Kyiv
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- Kyiv Independent · https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNeWxTLUxSTFMyNkxFLVpWSlVSOEpCbUJ1LXdIUVJIdkMyZTJzVEUwdTVYVHhVM09OWkFQN1IxTjNkcVhQNDl5OEhwUWdtUmJBWldIVk9OOS1KdmFCN2dqNlYxa3VqbmRURldSUU02OVhPYnl4TjV1Z2s3UkJ6U3F5ZE5laGU0TEJwTHZlbDhXZms?oc=5How Russia’s new jet drones are changing the threat to Kyiv - The Kyiv Independent