From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
All Coverage
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Thousands of Ukrainian military drones have become unusable due to outdated components, leading to a team refurbishing up to 2,000 ... monthly to keep them operational.
Ukraine has demonstrated the Katran X1.2 sea drone carrying 27 AI-guided MAC Dead Fly interceptors designed to target Russian Shahed drones.
Ukraine has tested the Katran X1.2 unmanned naval drone as a mobile launch platform for AI-guided interceptor drones capable of engaging aerial threats.
Terra Drone Corporation has commenced operational deployment of the Terra A2 interceptor drone in Ukraine, validating fixed-wing interceptor drones for wide-area air defense.
FIDUCIAL Defense integrated a computer vision-based auto-guidance system into the Ukrainian Vovkulaka interceptor drone, demonstrating autonomous destruction of aerial targets.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
May 30, 2026 at 01:34 AMUkraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack - Reuters
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack Reuters
May 23, 2026 at 11:48 PMRussia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
May 25, 2026 at 05:42 PMLatvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border - Reuters
Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border Reuters
May 27, 2026 at 12:05 PMUkraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels - Reuters
Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels Reuters
May 29, 2026 at 06:50 AMUkrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say - Reuters
Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say Reuters
May 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM