"KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian authorities tried to dampen public fears over Russia's use of Iranian drones by claiming increasing success Monday in shooting them down, while the Kremlin's talk of a possible "dirty bomb" attack added another worrying dimension as the war enters its ninth month. Ukrainians are bracing for less electric power this winter following a sustained Russian barrage on their infrastructure in recent weeks."
"Both Russia and Iran deny that Iranian-built drones have been used, but the triangle-shaped Shahed-136s have rained down on civilians in Kyiv and elsewhere. "First of all, we have to be able to counter the drones," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday at a press conference in Zagreb with Croatia's leader. "It is a dangerous technology, and it must be stopped.""
Ukrainian authorities reported growing success intercepting Russian-launched, Iranian-made Shahed drones while concerns rose after Kremlin references to a possible "dirty bomb" attack. Ukrainian forces reported shooting down over two-thirds of roughly 330 Shaheds, and officials warned Russia has ordered about 1,700 drones with a second batch of roughly 300 Shaheds being deployed. Repeated Russian strikes on energy and other infrastructure prompted fears of reduced electricity this winter and shortages of water and essentials in cities like Mykolaiv. Both Russia and Iran deny using Iranian-built drones. U.S. leaders warned of the technology's dangers and urged measures to counter the drone threat.
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