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Russia fired over 2,800 drones at Ukraine in August amid war tactic change
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In August, Russian forces launched over 2,800 jet-propelled drones targeting Ukraine. Ukrainian officials report that these newly designed drones are deployed immediately upon leaving the factory and present increased interception challenges.
WHY IT MATTERS
The deployment of thousands of new jet-propelled drones highlights an evolving Russian aerial strategy and increased pressure on Ukraine's defense systems.
Over the course of the month of August, Russia launched more than 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine, a type of drone that is harder to shoot down. That has come with a massive uptick in the number of drones used, considerind those now found on the frontline are quite a new model: Ukrainian authorities say they are pressed into service almost immediately after leaving the factory. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry looks at those new drones, and how Russia is using them to try and change the course of...
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