to launch loitering munition salvos

As previous editions of this report have highlighted, Russia has continued to use first-person-view (FPV) drones equipped with fiber-optic cables to counter Ukraine’s electronic warfare efforts in Kursk. In recent interviews, Ukrainian personnel have stated that they have resorted to using shotguns against these drones because other defenses have failed. Russia continued to launch loitering munition salvos against Ukraine, employing predominantly Iranian Shahed drones. The Kremlin’s target set included Ukraine’s population centers and energy grid. Statistical assessments suggest that Moscow, with Tehran’s help, has the capacity to launch over 1,500 Shaheds per month. In drone warfare, volume matters. Roughly half of Russia’s strike packages fail to breach Ukraine’s air defenses and others fall prey to Kyiv’s electronic warfare efforts. But even a low rate of success can cause significant damage. In November 2024, its most prolific month to date, the Russian military launched 2,300 kamikaze drones at สล็อต เว็บตรง