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Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches

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What happened

The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

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  • The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:54 UTC.

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