Number of jet-powered Shahed drones used by Russia has risen by at least 67%

The number of jet-powered Shahed drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine has risen by at least 67% in a month, from around 1,500 to more than 2,500.

Source: Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser on the development of defence technology areas to the Ukrainian president

Details: Beskrestnov said Russia had used around 1,500 jet-powered Shaheds against Ukraine last month, while their number this month has exceeded 2,500.

The adviser added that the jet-powered Shaheds are launched against Ukraine "practically straight from the factory".

Background: On the night of 29-30 August, Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 130 drones of various types. Most of the drones were jet-powered.

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