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Ukraine says Russia now sends Shahed drones in small groups to beat air defenses

Ukraine's Air Force details Russia's small-group drone tactic

Ukraine's Air Force said Russia is increasingly launching strike drones in small groups to complicate air-defense operations, with spokesperson Yurii Ihnat noting that intercepting even two Shaheds can require scrambling F-16s over long distances.

“Russia is increasingly sending strike drones in small groups to complicate air-defense operations... even intercepting two Shaheds can require scrambling F-16s and covering significant distances, making each engagement demanding.”

Ukrainian Air Force (via Yurii Ihnat)

Yurii Ihnat Ukrainian Air Force spokespersonUkraine (Ukrainian Armed Forces) Combatant conducting drone strikesRussia Combatant responding with strikes and adapted drone tactics

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