Ukrainian Air Force Reports Modernization of Russian Drones Following Recent Attack on Kyiv
DEFENSE
The Ukrainian Air Force reported a recent atypical morning drone attack on Kyiv, involving about 30 Russian drones. Most of these drones were shot down, but they exhibited advanced features such as mesh networks for communication and improved countermeasures against electronic warfare.
Since 2022, Russia has significantly upgraded its drones, increasing antenna elements from four to sixteen. Investigations are ongoing at crash sites to determine the exact types of drones involved in the attack, with no current reports of any impacts from high-speed targets previously noted.

Mar 16, 2026, 10:31 PM