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DronesEuropeAug 24, 2026

Ukraine's Mi-8 gets drone interceptor launchers to hunt Shaheds

Ukraine has fitted Mi-8 helicopters with drone interceptor launchers to hunt Russian Shahed loitering munitions. The airborne C-UAS approach adds a mobile counter-drone layer. It extends interception options against mass drone raids. The adaptation reflects battlefield innovation under pressure.

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