WorldAs Russia turns to jet-powered drones, Ukraine scrambles for new interceptor tech

Russia is increasingly deploying jet-powered Shahed-type drones, putting pressure on Ukraine’s highly effective defenses against slower piston-engine models. Ukrainian drone makers are racing to develop faster interceptors, while Russia shifts production toward the newer systems. After a major overnight bombardment killed 15 people in Kyiv on Aug. 20, further drone attacks during daylight killed two more.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-22 11:26Original