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Russia Reveals Modified Yak-52s to Counter Ukraine's Drones

10/16/2025

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Russian state media disclosed a private airfield near Pryazovske, where modified Yak-52 aircraft intercept Ukrainian drones.
Propagandists praised the Soviet-era trainer adaptation, noting it mirrors Ukraine's earlier anti-drone tactics.
Analysts confirmed the airfield through geolocation, citing recent repairs and Yak-52s on site.
Ukraine is developing AI-powered drone interceptors to counter Russian guided bombs, with trials set for October 20 in France.

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Russian state media disclosed a private airfield near Pryazovske, where modified Yak-52 aircraft intercept Ukrainian drones.
Propagandists praised the Soviet-era trainer adaptation, noting it mirrors Ukraine's earlier anti-drone tactics.
Analysts confirmed the airfield through geolocation, citing recent repairs and Yak-52s on site.
Ukraine is developing AI-powered drone interceptors to counter Russian guided bombs, with trials set for October 20 in France.