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Ukraine adds jet-powered interceptor drones to its arsenal

Ukraine's military has added jet-powered interceptor drones, reportedly called Alexa Spatium, to its arsenal.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 26, 2026, 4:52 PM UTC.

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The development could affect Ukraine's air-defense capabilities and the wider war's military technology balance.

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Ukrainian Military Adds Jet-Powered 'Alexa Spatium' Interceptor Drones to Its Arsenal ↗kyivpost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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