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'Spiderweb' drone attack marks a new threat for top militaries


Ukraine's new drone tactics to strike bombers and fighters at airfields across Russia are what a leading airpower expert called "a stunning success."

The new tactics deployed by Ukraine in striking a reported 41 Russian warplanes have devastating implications — not only for Russia's air power but for all advanced militaries, defense experts told Business Insider. EYEPRESS via Reuters Connect Ukraine's previous drone attacks have frequently been countered by Russia's advanced air defense systems, such as its S-300 and S-400 missile launchers. Bronk said that even if only half of the reported 41 planes were damaged or destroyed, it would have a "significant impact" on Russia's ability to launch long-range cruise missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.

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