Russia’s strike drones now fly with escorts – as Ukraine’s interceptors tear through stocks

Russia’s strike drones now fly with escorts – as Ukraine’s interceptors tear through stocks

Russian forces are increasingly relying on cheaper reconnaissance drones and introducing escort tactics for strike UAVs in response to losses from Ukrainian interceptor systems, according to Militarnyi. Ukraine’s interceptor drone units are becoming more consistent and coordinated in engaging Russian UAVs along the front, increasing interception rates and tightening the conditions under which Russian reconnaissance drones can operate. A Ukrainia…