Kamikaze drones: a new aerial weapon
Residents of Kyiv heard the low buzzing sound of Kamikaze drones all over the city at 6.30 in the morning, with anti-aircraft guns trying desperately to shoot the drones down.
A Ukrainian government source said that Russia is targeting all energy-related facilities, as they (Russia) want to destroy all energy sources and create chaos. Meanwhile, in the port city of Mykolaiv, several sunflower oil tanks were blasted by the suicide drones.
With no let-up in the Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy installations, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has advised people to stay mostly indoors for safety.
FAQs:
- What is a kamikaze drone?
A support combat device, kamikaze drones can hover above the identified target for some time before attacking the object. The drones, packed with explosives, blast on impact and self-destruct. Russia is said to have used Iranian-made kamikaze drones. - Why are Kamikaze drones an effective weapon?
A radar system cannot easily detect the kamikaze drones, which are usually sent in waves. In addition, the small size and portability of these aerial weapons make them simple to launch.
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