Russian Molniya drone used in attack on Ukraine may have had autonomous capabilities, expert says – photos

A Russian Molniya drone without a control antenna has struck a Ukrainian facility, said Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to the Ukrainian defence minister and a radio technology expert. In his assessment, this may indicate the development of autonomous UAV capabilities.

Source: Beskrestnov on Telegram

Quote: "The UAV had only a camera and a computer. This is where everything is heading. Navigation, target acquisition and the attack will become fully autonomous."

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The onboard computer of the Russian Molniya UAV