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Ukraine Unleashes $1,000 Drones Against Costly Russian Attacks

12/23/2025

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Ukraine is rapidly deploying affordable interceptor drones, such as Sting and Bullet, to counter Russian aerial attacks on urban areas and energy infrastructure.
The Sting and Bullet cost as little as $1,000 each.
Mass production began in 2025.
Andrii Lavrenovych from General Cherry noted the drones they destroy cost between $10,000 and $300,000.
Russia primarily uses Iranian-designed Shahed drones.

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Story summary

Ukraine is rapidly deploying affordable interceptor drones, such as Sting and Bullet, to counter Russian aerial attacks on urban areas and energy infrastructure.
The Sting and Bullet cost as little as $1,000 each.
Mass production began in 2025.
Andrii Lavrenovych from General Cherry noted the drones they destroy cost between $10,000 and $300,000.
Russia primarily uses Iranian-designed Shahed drones.