Russia, decoy drones

Operation False Target: How Russia plotted to mix a deadly new weapon among decoy drones in Ukraine
Russian factory manufacturing decoy drones meant to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses as they try to protect against a horrific new weapon, investigation finds.
Russia Deploys Decoy And Thermobaric Shahed Drones To Overwhelm Ukrainian Air Defenses
Russian forces are adapting their long-range strike tactics to include both decoy Shahed drones and Shahed drones equipped with thermobaric warheads. This shift appears aimed at confusing and straining Ukrainian air defenses while maximizing the impact of their attacks.
AP: Russians start using thermobaric drones alongside decoys
The Russians are using decoy drones designed to wear out Ukrainian air defenses, along with deadly thermobaric attack UAVs. — Ukrinform.
Ukraine says it cracked open a Russian decoy drone used to fool air defenses and found Western parts inside
Russia uses unarmed decoy drones to try to distract Ukrainian air defenses, Kyiv's military intelligence agency said Monday.
Russia's Stealth Strategy: Decoy Drones and New Thermobaric Threats
Russia is using decoy drones to confuse Ukrainian defenses, while also introducing thermobaric drones that pose severe risks. The Alabuga plant in Russia is key to drone production. These tactics are saving costs for Russia and creating uncertainty in Ukrainian airspace,
Russia uses deadly thermobaric drones alongside decoys against Ukraine – AP
Russian forces have started deploying deadly thermobaric drones alongside numerous decoy UAVs, which are not armed with explosives, in their large-scale drone attacks against Ukraine. Source: Associated Press (AP) Details: A factory in Russia's Alabuga special economic zone recently began producing thermobaric drones along with decoys,
Russia plotting to mix deadly new weapon among decoy drones, finds report
Russian engineers are manufacturing hundreds of decoy drones meant to overwhelm Ukrainian defences as cover for a horrific new weapon, an investigation has found.
Russia downs 59 Ukrainian drones overnight: Ministry
Russian Defence Ministry reports downing 59 Ukrainian drones near border regions, thwarting terrorist attacks, causing minimal damage.
Investigation reveals Russian factory's plan to mix decoys with new deadly weapon in Ukraine
On Saturday, Russia launched 145 drones across Ukraine, just days after the re-election of Donald Trump threw into doubt U.S. support for the country.
Russia’s 'False Target' Strategy Deploys Deadly Thermobaric Drones with Decoys
Russia has started producing thermobaric drones for use in Ukraine. These drones are equipped with highly destructive warheads capable of causing severe damage to both civilians and infrastructure. An investigation by the Associated Press revealed that these drones are launched alongside decoy drones to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.
Fake Russian drones resembling deadly ‘vacuum bombs’ sow terror in Ukraine
More than half of the drones launched at Ukraine from Russia in recent weeks have been fakes — knockoffs of horrifying thermobaric bombs that can collapse lungs, crush eyeballs and cause brain damage,
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Russian-made Gerbera drones utilize Chinese engines, Western parts – Defense Intelligence
These UAVs contain foreign components, including Chinese engines and Western chips. Read also: Russia massively launching ...
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Russia producing thermobaric drones, capable of causing 'terrifying' civilian harm, AP reports
Thermobaric warheads create a wave of high pressure and heat that is capable of penetrating thick walls, AP reported. The ...
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Enemy now using more decoy drones than Shaheds – expert
Since August 2024, along with Shahed-136 drones, the Russians have started launching the first Herbera and Parody decoy ...
Operation False Target: How Russia plotted to mix deadly new weapon among decoy drones in Ukraine
The idea was to launch armed drones along with dozens of decoys, sometimes stuffed with rags or foam, and indistinguishable ...
Russia launches fierce missile and drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure
The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow’s intentions to devastate Ukraine’s energy capacity before winter.
Russian Arms Factory Hundreds of Miles from Ukraine Hit in Drone Strike
A drone "crashed" at an unspecified factory workshop in the city of Izhevsk, Regional Governor Alexander Brechalov said on ...