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Ukraine deploys interceptor drones against long-range attacks
Ukraine has used interceptor drones since last summer to counter Russian long-range strikes that combine drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on an Iranian design, have become faster and more numerous.
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Ukraine has deployed interceptor drones to defend against Russian long-range strikes that combine drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on an Iranian design, have grown faster, more sophisticated and more numerous. Ukraine began using the new interceptor drones last summer.
Deployment in eastern Ukraine A France 24 correspondent spent a day with one of the teams operating the interceptors over eastern Ukraine. The teams use the small kamikaze helicopters to target incoming drones. The report shows the interceptors in action but does not provide figures on how many strikes have been stopped or how many teams are active.
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