High-altitude Russian drones test Ukrainian air defenses
Russia is reportedly using drones at about 23,000 feet, complicating Ukraine’s efforts to intercept them.
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The tactic could increase pressure on Ukrainian air defenses and affect the broader air war.
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- Too high to hit cheaply: How Russia's 23,000-ft drone gambit is testing Ukraine air defence ↗timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
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