BBC
Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Russia has deployed jet-powered drones capable of traveling at speeds up to 300 miles per hour, according to reports on the conflict. Ukraine's air defence interceptors operate at slower speeds than these new drone models. The speed differential presents a challenge for Ukrainian air defence systems in intercepting the aircraft.
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