Additional Coverage:
- Ukraine says it cracked open a Russian decoy drone used to fool air defenses and found Western parts inside (newsbreak.com)
Russia Deploys Decoy Drones to Evade Ukrainian Air Defenses
Ukraine has accused Russia of using decoy drones to confuse its air defense systems. These drones mimic the radar signatures of deadly explosive drones, overwhelming Ukrainian defenses.
Western-Made Parts Found in Decoy Drones
After examining a captured decoy drone, Ukraine discovered Western-made components inside. The parts included microcontrollers, antennas, and transceivers from companies in the US and Europe.
Decoy Drones Part of Swarm Attacks
Russia has launched over 2,000 drones, including decoys, into Ukraine. These drones overwhelm air defenses and protect more dangerous explosive drones.
Drones Strike Moldova
Two Russian decoy drones crashed in Moldova, violating its airspace. This incident highlights the threat posed by Russian drones to non-NATO countries neighboring Ukraine.
Russia Continues Drone Attacks
Despite sanctions, Russia continues to produce and deploy drones against Ukraine. Britain’s defense ministry predicts that Russia will escalate drone attacks due to increased launch sites and production capacity.
Ukraine Shoots Down Drones
On Sunday, Ukraine shot down 62 of 145 Russian drones. However, several drones remained unaccounted for and may have entered the airspace of neighboring countries.