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Russia shifts Shahed tactics: mesh-controlled frontline strikes, more jet variants

An EW analyst (Serhii “Flash”) reports Russia has repurposed piston-engine Shaheds for frequent frontline/logistics strikes and is controlling them via a mesh network, reducing the effectiveness of GPS-denial tactics. He also notes increased use of jet-powered Shaheds for deep strikes and a growing share of “seeker” (machine-vision) variants, alongside more deliberate multi-stage reconnaissance and route planning.

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  • TG: Operatyvno ZSU · https://t.me/operativnoZSU/215304
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