Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said it is procuring “Alexa Spatium,” a domestically produced jet-powered interceptor drone, to help engage Russian drones and other ground targets. The ministry called it the “first Ukrainian jet-powered drone interceptor” added to the military’s arsenal in a press release published on Friday, Aug. 22.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. It said the “Alexa Spatium” is a modular drone designed to engage Russia’s Geran-3, Geran-4, Geran-5, and Shahed-131 jet-powered drones, as well as “small aerial, ground, and surface targets.” The ministry remained tight-lipped about the drone’s performance but noted that it measures approximately 1.5 by 1.7 meters (5 by 5.5 feet) and is launched by mobile catapults that allow deployment “within minutes.” In a video shared by the ministry, the drone can be seen launching from a short, narrow catapult system a few meters long. The ministry said it could reach a “high” altitude with a “substantial” range without providing the figures. It’s built from “lightweight, durable composite material” and is powered by a “powerful turbojet engine,” the ministry said. When it comes to onboard armaments, the drone can be equipped with high-explosive fragmentation, shaped-charge, or thermobaric warheads, depending on the mission needs.