Russian drone barrage intercepted by Ukrainian forces

Ukrainian air defence successfully neutralized 88 out of the 132 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine on the night of November 28 to 29. This information was provided by the Ukrainian Air Forces. About 40 drones lost connection, thanks to the effective application of advanced electronic warfare measures.

"The enemy attacked Ukraine with 132 Shahed-type unmanned strike aircraft and unidentified drones from the directions of Oryol, Millerovo, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia," stated a message on Telegram. Air defence systems intercepted and neutralized drones in the Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions.

Forty-one unmanned aerial vehicles lost connection due to electronic warfare measures applied by the Defence Forces, and one returned to Russia. As a result of the Russian attack, infrastructure, cars, and residential buildings were damaged in several regions of Ukraine. Assistance is being provided to those affected.

Shahed drones play a crucial role in a military context due to their advanced technical specifications. The Shahed-136, also known as Geran-2, used by Russia, can reach speeds of up to 115 mph with a range of about 1,200 miles, thanks to the Limbach L550E engine. The use of inexpensive components increases their effectiveness and frequency of use.

The modern Shahed-238 introduces significant changes, offering higher speeds and a range of up to 1,550 miles, thanks to a jet engine and advanced guidance systems. It differentiates itself through radar and infrared guidance systems, making it more efficient. Additionally, its matte black finish can make detection by air defence systems more difficult, increasing potential threats.