Russia has increased the use of jet drones tenfold – Ignat

Russia has dramatically increased its use of drones in strikes against Ukraine. In September, the occupiers used about 3,500 of these drones – ten times more than in June.

This was announced by Yuriy Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, during a telethon.

According to him, in June, Russian troops used about 350 jet drones , in July – 1,500 , in August – about 2,800 , and in September – about 3,500 .

“Statistics show that the Russians are increasing: in June – 350 jets, July – 1,500, August – 2,800 jets, and September – 3,500 jet UAVs,” Ignat noted.

Thus, in just three months, the number of such drones in Russian attacks has increased approximately tenfold.

However, in October, the intensity of their use decreased somewhat. According to the spokesman, Russia can launch about 50 jet UAVs per night and about 30 more during the day .

Ignat emphasized that such drones are more difficult to intercept than conventional strike drones. In terms of speed and characteristics, they are closer to cruise missiles, so the means that work effectively against conventional Shaheds may be less effective.

To counter jet UAVs, Ukraine needs new air defense systems and technological solutions.

“Innovative solutions from our military-industrial complex, our military leadership, and political leadership, in conjunction with our partners, will help us solve this problem,” Ignat said.

As a reminder, on September 23, Ignat reported that Russia had increased the use of jet drones eightfold compared to June . At that time, about 1,900 such devices were recorded in September, and by the end of the month their number had increased to about 3,500.

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