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DronesEuropeSep 01, 2026

Ukrainian pilot details fight against jet-powered Shaheds

A Ukrainian pilot described intercepting faster jet-powered Shahed drones. The upgraded munitions pose greater interception challenges. Higher speeds strain existing air defenses. The account highlights evolving one-way attack drone threats over Ukraine.

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