Ars Technica
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Ukrainian drones have demonstrated the ability to penetrate a new Russian active protection system designed to intercept aerial threats against armored vehicles. The system, which uses automated countermeasures to defend against incoming munitions, has shown limitations in combat conditions despite its intended purpose. Russian tank operators have begun deploying the technology in response to increased Ukrainian drone attacks on armored formations.
