Russian factory manufacturing decoy drones meant to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses as they try to protect against a horrific new weapon, investigation finds.

Russia has started producing thermobaric drones for use in Ukraine. Damages Lungs and EyesThese drones are equipped with highly destructive warheads capable of causing severe damage to both civilians and infrastructure.

Russian forces are adapting their long-range strike tactics to include both decoy Shahed drones and Shahed drones equipped with thermobaric warheads. This shift appears aimed at confusing and straining Ukrainian air defenses while maximizing the impact of their attacks.