Ukrainian officials say Russia has been deploying an increasingly familiar weapon in its attacks: 'kamikaze drones.'
Kamikaze drones, or suicide drones, are a type of aerial weapon system. They are known as a"loitering munition" because they are capable of waiting in an area identified as a potential target and only strike once an enemy asset is identified.
The drones are capable of carrying precision-guided missiles and have a payload of approximately 50 kilograms . They are small, portable and can be easily launched — but their main advantage is that they are hard to detect and can be fired from a distance. The name “kamikaze” refers to the fact the drones are disposable. They are designed to hit behind the enemy lines and are destroyed in the attack – unlike the more traditional, larger and faster military drones that return home after dropping missiles.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russian-backed leaders urge citizens in Kherson to flee to Russia or CrimeaCivilians in the Russian-occupied region of Kherson have been asked to evacuate the area and go to Russia or Crimea.
Read more »
Boat of the Week: This 179-Foot Superyacht Has Two Cinemas, Two Pools—and Double Almost EverythingThe $44.2 million vessel was designed as two separate halves for two brothers.
Read more »
Russia military range shooting near Ukraine leaves 11 dead, 15 woundedTwo men on Saturday fired at troops at a Russian military firing range near Ukraine, killing 11 and wounding 15 others, before getting killed, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Read more »
Russia military range shooting leaves 11 dead, 15 woundedTwo men fired at soldiers on a Russian military firing range near Ukraine on Saturday, killing 11 and wounding 15 before being slain themselves, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Read more »