Made of cardboard and difficult to locate, Ukraine apparently attacks with a new drone
August 31, 2023, 11:50 pm
According to Ukrainian information, five Russian fighter jets and several anti-aircraft systems were damaged in the Russian border region of Kursk. According to media reports, recent successes are based on a new type of drone – made from cardboard.
According to media reports, Ukraine attacked the military part of an airport in the Russian border region of Kursk with a new type of drone a few days ago. A total of 16 missiles made from cardboard, considered difficult to spot by anti-aircraft radars, were used last Sunday night, Ukrainian media reported, citing SBU secret service sources. Five Russian fighters and several anti-aircraft systems were reportedly damaged in Kursk. This has not yet been independently verified.
Russian authorities have previously confirmed anti-aircraft fire on enemy drones, but have not provided any information about damage to aircraft and other military technology. Satellite images from Monday also showed no clearly visible destruction.
According to a media report, Kiev received lightweight drones made of cardboard and rubber bands from an Australian company in the spring. In recent days, Ukrainian drones have carried out several successful attacks on targets in Russia, even at great distances from the border.
Ukraine has been fending off a Russian invasion with Western help for more than 18 months. The attacked country is increasingly trying to compensate for its inferiority in combat aircraft and missiles with combat drones, some of which are of its own production. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently asked for around 100 more combat aircraft for defense. So far, Kiev has received commitments for “50 or 60” F-16 fighters.