Ukraine's Autumn Weather Aids Russian Drones
Ukrainian air defenses face a new threat: rain and cloud cover cloaking Russian Shahed-type drones.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's air defense effectiveness has fallen by "20-30%" due to recent overcast weather, according to Reuters.
This has resulted in more Russian drones getting through, hitting Ukrainian cities and causing civilian casualties.
Ukraine's air defense had seen its effectiveness fall by "20-30%,"
Members of Ukrainian mobile air groups agree that bad weather poses a challenge to their operations.
- Rain and cloud cover cloak Russian Shahed-type drones
- Bad weather reduces air defense effectiveness
- Civilian casualties increase as drones hit Ukrainian cities
Author's summary: Bad weather hinders Ukraine's air defense.