The article discusses a new tactic adopted by Russia in its use of Iranian Shahed drones against Ukraine, where the drones now dive from altitudes over 2 kilometers. Ukrainian air force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat explains that this maneuver allows drones to avoid small arms fire while still being detectable by radars. The increase in speed and altitude of these drones complicates the defense strategies employed by Ukraine, leading to a shift in reliance toward more sophisticated surface-to-air missiles. This tactic aims to exhaust Ukraine’s air defenses by overwhelming them with mass drone attacks.
While Ihnat didn't specifically name the Shahed, the Iranian-designed munition has been Russia's main drone for bombarding Ukrainian cities from afar.
The current Russian tactic boils down to constantly changing UAV routes and trying to launch them at high altitudes - over 2 kilometers above the ground.
Ukrainian units now say the one-way drones are flying higher and faster, making them far harder to hit.
This is all part of Russia's strategy to use Shaheds to exhaust Ukraine's air defenses, including Ukrainian electronic warfare and surface-to-air missiles.
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