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Russia sets up network of secret bases to launch jet-powered Shaheds across Europe — The Telegraph

Russia has constructed a network of secret military bases capable of launching its most advanced jet-powered kamikaze drones for deep strikes against NATO member states, The Telegraph wrote on Aug. 17, citing findings from an investigative report.

17 August, 09:50 AM

Ukraine races to counter Russia’s jet Shaheds with a 600-kph interceptor

Ukraine has begun combat trials of its first jet-powered interceptor drones, which can exceed 600 kilometers per hour and are designed to take down Russian jet-powered Shaheds, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Aug. 14.

14 August, 03:01 PM

Russia targets passenger train with jet-powered Shahed, killing two rail workers

A jet-powered Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Odesa Oblast on Aug. 13, killing the engineer and assistant engineer, according to preliminary information from Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s state railway.

13 August, 11:12 AM

Russia rapidly expands jet drone use

In July, Russia launched five times as many jet-powered drones at Ukraine as it did in June, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said on Aug. 10.

11 August, 02:15 AM

Russia ramps up use of jet-powered drones in strikes against Chernihiv Oblast

Russian forces have intensified strikes on Chernihiv Oblast using jet-powered drones, Regional Governor Vyacheslav Chaus reported on August 4.

4 August, 02:28 PM

Ukraine tests AI-driven SPYS drone built to intercept jet Shaheds at 600 km/h

Ukrainian WIY Drones developed SPYS, an AI-powered anti-aircraft unmanned aerial complex designed to counter enemy strike and reconnaissance drones — including jet-powered Shahed drones — and cover military positions, mobile units, and critical infrastructure.

4 August, 10:25 AM

Russian jet-powered Shahed hits Rozetka warehouse with 270 people inside

Russia struck a Rozetka warehouse with a jet-powered Shahed drone while 270 people were working inside on the morning of Aug. 1, company co-owner Iryna Chechotkina reported on Facebook.

1 August, 11:50 PM

Russia is increasing use of jet-powered Shahed drones – Flash

Russia is increasingly using jet-powered Shahed drones to attack Ukrainian rear cities, reflecting a tactical shift predicted a year ago, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov (Flash) said on July 6.

6 July, 06:07 PM

Russian forces resort to newer mass airstrike tactics to increase civilian casualties

Russian forces are increasingly using modified aerial munitions to maximize civilian casualties, particularly jet-powered Shahed drones which are more difficult to intercept, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on July 2.

3 July, 10:15 AM

Russia increasingly deploys 500 km/h jet-powered Shahed drones in nightly attacks

Russian forces are increasingly deploying jet-powered Shahed drones that exceed speeds of 400 to 500 km/h, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Colonel Yurii Ihnat stated at the United News national telethon.

8 May, 10:40 AM

Russia upgrades Shahed strikes with live guidance from inside its own territory

Russia is improving its ability to control Shahed drones in real time from inside Russia using mesh networks, mobile networks and new targeting methods, Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for Ukraine’s Air Force Command, said on April 21.

21 April, 01:03 PM

Ukraine downs 61 Russian drones overnight

Sixty-one of the 82 Russian attack drones have been intercepted overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Jan. 15.

15 January, 09:43 AM

Russia’s drone warfare evolving: Starlink, SIM cards in use

Russia is making its attacks on Ukraine more technologically sophisticated, constantly introducing new tactics, according to Yuriy Ihnat, head of communications for the Ukrainian Air Force Command. He made the statement on March 11, as reported by the Telegram channel Novyny.LIVE.

11 March 2025, 04:38 PM

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