Ukraine Develops Drones Capable of Striking Targets Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian officials confirm new long-range drone capabilities, with strikes targeting Russian military infrastructure over 1,200 miles away.
- Ukrainian military intelligence revealed that its long-range drones can operate up to 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), significantly expanding their strike range.
- Recent Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian military facilities, including a Shahed drone depot in Russia's Oryol region, destroying storage and repair infrastructure.
- Ukraine emphasizes that its attacks focus exclusively on military and industrial targets, contrasting with Russia's continued strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones in 2025, signaling an ongoing effort to strengthen its drone warfare capabilities.
- Russia has reported increased drone activity across multiple regions, claiming to have intercepted some attacks, while Ukraine continues to refine its integration of drones and naval vessels in coordinated operations.