Ukraine improves jet-powered drone interception rates as Starshield disruption threatens progress
Ukraine has improved its ability to intercept Russia's jet-powered attack drones, but a recent disruption to military-grade satellite communications has raised concerns about whether those gains can be sustained. According to the Institute for the Study of War, the interception rate fell slightly during a period when Starshield service was restricted, before the limits were lifted on 24 October. The development highlights both the progress Ukraine has made in air defence and the dependence of some interceptor systems on satellite connectivity.The reported interception rate dropped from about 77% to around 74% between 14 and 24 October during the disruption, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
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