Ukraine frontline: the high-tech drones defeating Russian air attacks | BBC News

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A major improvement in Ukraine’s air defence system has seen the number of Russian long range drones being intercepted and shot down doubling in just four months. The new hi-tech interceptor drones are relatively cheap, and they are defeating thousands of Russian attacks. In the past month Russia launched one of its most sustained aerial attacks on Ukraine, launching more than 1,500 drones within 48 hours. But most were shot down as Ukraine gets better at defencing its skies. The aim is to shoot down 95% of enemy drones by the end of the year. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jonathan Beale, on the frontline in Ukraine’s Donbas region. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

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