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Ukrainian Engineers Develop Drones to Counter Russian Tactics

11/8/2025

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Ukrainian engineers are developing midrange drones to replicate HIMARS' battlefield impact, which have waned due to Russian countermeasures.
The drones carry up to 220 pounds and operate at 100–200 kilometers.
The effort aims to fill the gap left by HIMARS as both sides increasingly use medium-range drones and adjust tactics.
Ukrainian forces target Russian logistics and energy infrastructure, while Russia deploys long-range drones against Ukrainian cities.

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Ukrainian engineers are developing midrange drones to replicate HIMARS' battlefield impact, which have waned due to Russian countermeasures.
The drones carry up to 220 pounds and operate at 100–200 kilometers.
The effort aims to fill the gap left by HIMARS as both sides increasingly use medium-range drones and adjust tactics.
Ukrainian forces target Russian logistics and energy infrastructure, while Russia deploys long-range drones against Ukrainian cities.