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In response to the increasing use of reactive drones by Russia, Ukrainian manufacturers have begun developing interceptor drones with jet engines. Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has significantly increased the number of attacks with such drones, complicating their interception by traditional means. In August 2026, Russia deployed over 2,800 reactive unmanned aerial vehicles against Ukraine, indicating a shift in tactics in the conflict.
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Ukrainian manufacturers are working on interceptor drones with jet engines to counter the increasing use of jet drones by Russia. Since early 2026, Russia has significantly ramped up its attacks with these drones, complicating interception efforts with traditional air defence systems.
In July 2026, Russia deployed five times more drone strikes against Ukraine compared to June. Yuriy Ihnat, head of communications for the Ukrainian Air Force, attributed this increase to a change in tactics and the challenges of intercepting such drones with traditional means.
In August 2026, Russia used more than 2800 reactive drones against Ukraine. Yuriy Ihnat, head of communications for the Air Force of Ukraine, reported an increase in drone usage compared to previous months.
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