Russia struck deep into Ukraine to strike Kyiv, with kamikaze drones — small airborne devices that can hit a target at a distance and are nimble enough to avoid many air defenses. Here’s what we know about the deadly aircraft and their role in the war.
The “kamikaze” term is often applied to this and weapons such as U.S.-made Switchblade drones, in reference to the military aviators who flew suicide attacks for the Japanese empire during World War II. Unlike those aircraft, these new weapons are unmanned.
Because of the distinctive buzzing sounds they make as they approach, the Shahed-136s are typically less destructive than precision missiles — civilians can see and hear them coming, so they have more time to seek shelter before any explosion. Some Ukrainians have dubbed them “flying mopeds” because of these their loud engines.
But they can also slip past Ukraine’s air defenses — or force the military to use its limited air defense resources to neutralize them before they can strike their target.Russian forces seeking an advantage on the battlefield have increasingly been making use of drones. U.S. and allied officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss security matters, have
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