Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov says Russia's jet-powered Shahed drone use rose from 1,500 to over 2,500 in a month.
A drone. Stock photo: RBC
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.
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