Russia attacks Kyiv with an unknown drone
During Russian air raids, drones are used in addition to missiles by the invaders. The Putin regime also relies on domestic production. A new, previously unknown model raises questions.
During a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, a drone of a new type was reportedly used. The Ukrainian air force reported this on Saturday. According to reports, the Russian troops used around 16 drones in the attack, of which 13 were shot down. Among them were twelve objects of Iranian origin of the type Shahed 131/136 and one "drone of an unspecified type".
Images of the new unmanned aerial vehicle are circulating on social media. This object has a completely different design than Iranian drones. The pro-Ukrainian portal Defence Express provided further details about the drone.
According to this report, the object was on an unusually low altitude of 20 to 30 meters. This suggests that it could be a suicide drone. The object is said to have a wingspan of four meters and a rectangular body, as well as a propeller drive.
Similar to a reconnaissance drone
The object resembles in terms of design the Russian drones of the type Zala 421-20. However, the Zala drones are usually not in operation at such a low altitude, as mentioned in the report.
Both Russia and Ukraine regularly use drones in the war. Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles. In addition to energy infrastructure, residential buildings are also regularly hit.
Ukraine attacks various targets in Russia with different self-developed drones. Recently, refineries and above all the airfields of the Russian air force in Crimea or in the Russian hinterland were in the spotlight. These are usually outside the range of the weapons otherwise available to Ukraine.
The new drone model used in the Russian attack on Ukraine has sparked concerns about Russia's advancements in drone technology. This drone, reportedly a suicide drone, was used at an unusually low altitude of 20 to 30 meters, which is unusual for Russian drones like the Zala 421-20. Despite this, Ukraine continues to use drones in its defense strategy, attacking targets in Russia with self-developed drones, such as refineries and airfields. In response to the Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles, Ukraine's air defense systems have proven crucial in intercepting and neutralizing the threats.
