Ukraine raises Shahed interception rate to 90% and targets 95%
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 29
Ukraine raises Shahed interception rate to 90% and targets 95%
8 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 29
In Kharkiv region, about 1,000 interceptor crews are helping counter roughly 6,500 long-range drones launched last month, with more than 1,000 still getting through, according to Ukrainian data.
Officials say interceptor drones now down 40% of Shahed-type weapons, up from about 25% in winter, while electronic warfare and F-16s also bolster a nationwide, layered defence.
Ukraine says Russia is upgrading Shaheds with faster engines, AI-guided routes and mesh networks, prompting development of jet-powered interceptors and automated guidance to sustain gains against attacks that can exceed 500 drones a night.
With AI drones now bypassing jamming, is traditional electronic warfare becoming obsolete on the battlefield?
As Russia masters mass drone production, can Ukraine's rapid innovation maintain its crucial technological edge?
How will Ukraine's new role as a battle-proven drone exporter reshape global military alliances?