The Kremlin is progressing towards launching 2,000 Shahed one-way attack drones in a single night, as assessed by Western analysts. Ukraine faces an increasing barrage of these drones, peaking at 728 per night. Russian drone production is on the rise, with a 31% monthly increase in July. There are fears that this could lead to 2,000 potential launches per night by November 2025, although consistent daily launches at this level may not be feasible. Shahed drones show long-range capabilities, complicating defenses as Ukraine and its allies prepare for this escalation.
The Kremlin is building its way toward a reality where it can soon launch 2,000 Shahed one-way attack drones in one night, according to two recent Western assessments.
Maj. Gen. Christian Freuding stated that Russia was "striving to further increase production capacity" of its Shaheds, aiming to expand drone attacks significantly.
The Institute for the Study of War reported that Russia's per-night use of Shahed drones increased by 31% each month in June and July, indicating a concerning trend.
Shaheds are long-range Iranian exploding drones with estimated ranges of 600 to 1,200 miles, greatly impacting the conflict dynamics due to their increasing numbers.
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