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Operation False Target: How Russia plotted to mix a deadly new weapon among decoy drones in Ukraine
Russian factory manufacturing decoy drones meant to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses as they try to protect against a horrific new weapon, investigation finds.
Russia’s 'False Target' Strategy Deploys Deadly Thermobaric Drones with Decoys
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.
Russia Deploys Decoy And Thermobaric Shahed Drones To Overwhelm Ukrainian Air Defenses
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.
Russia's Stealth Strategy: Decoy Drones and New Thermobaric Threats
Russia is using decoy drones to confuse Ukrainian defenses, while also introducing thermobaric drones that pose severe risks. The Alabuga plant in Russia is key to drone production. These tactics are saving costs for Russia and creating uncertainty in Ukrainian airspace,
Ukraine says it cracked open a Russian decoy drone used to fool air defenses and found Western parts inside
Russia uses unarmed decoy drones to try to distract Ukrainian air defenses, Kyiv's military intelligence agency said Monday.
Russia plotting to mix deadly new weapon among decoy drones, finds report
Russian engineers are manufacturing hundreds of decoy drones meant to overwhelm Ukrainian defences as cover for a horrific new weapon, an investigation has found.
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine says Russia deploys decoy drones with foreign-made details against Ukraine – photo
Over the course of October 2024, Russia launched more than 2,000 drones against Ukraine, with Ukrainian intelligence estimating that about half of these drones were decoys or fake targets that Russia used to distract and overwhelm Ukrainian air defences.
Moldova says two Russian 'decoy' drones crashed on its territory
Moldova said two Russian "decoy" drones that are used to mislead Ukrainian air defences during attacks violated Moldovan airspace and crashed deep inside its territory on Sunday, endangering the population.
Russia Uses Decoy Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine’s Air Defenses
The Russian military has been increasing its use of decoy drones to confuse and overwhelm Ukrainian air defense systems, according to aviation market expert Bohdan Dolintse, speaking on the FREEDОМ TV channel.
Russia uses deadly thermobaric drones alongside decoys against Ukraine – AP
Russian forces have started deploying deadly thermobaric drones alongside numerous decoy UAVs, which are not armed with explosives, in their large-scale drone attacks against Ukraine. Source: Associated Press (AP) Details: A factory in Russia's Alabuga special economic zone recently began producing thermobaric drones along with decoys,
Investigation reveals Russian factory's plan to mix decoys with new deadly weapon in Ukraine
On Saturday, Russia launched 145 drones across Ukraine, just days after the re-election of Donald Trump threw into doubt U.S. support for the country.
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Russia producing thermobaric drones, capable of causing 'terrifying' civilian harm, AP reports
Thermobaric warheads create a wave of high pressure and heat that is capable of penetrating thick walls, AP reported. The ...
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Enemy now using more decoy drones than Shaheds – expert
Since August 2024, along with Shahed-136 drones, the Russians have started launching the first Herbera and Parody decoy ...
Operation False Target: How Russia plotted to mix deadly new weapon among decoy drones in Ukraine
The idea was to launch armed drones along with dozens of decoys, sometimes stuffed with rags or foam, and indistinguishable ...