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Russia's Drone Warfare Escalates: NATO Adapts Defense Strategies

1/31/2026

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Russia's drone warfare, backed by Iran, has intensified in the war with Ukraine, using the Geran-2.
The Geran-2 and drones include foreign components from Iran.
These drones have targeted civilian infrastructure, causing damage and casualties.
Ukraine is diversifying its drone production and developing counter-drone technologies.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is adapting defense strategies, as defenses prove costly and ineffective against low-cost drones, prompting exploration of affordable interception methods.

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Story summary

Russia's drone warfare, backed by Iran, has intensified in the war with Ukraine, using the Geran-2.
The Geran-2 and drones include foreign components from Iran.
These drones have targeted civilian infrastructure, causing damage and casualties.
Ukraine is diversifying its drone production and developing counter-drone technologies.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is adapting defense strategies, as defenses prove costly and ineffective against low-cost drones, prompting exploration of affordable interception methods.