Russia uses small-scale drone attacks to find out locations of Ukrainian air defense systems – UA air force

Russia has recently started launching fewer kamikaze drones to strike Ukraine. 

Colonel Yuri Ihnat, Ukrainian  Air Force spokesperson, believes Shahed drones are still dangerous and allow the enemy to scout Ukrainian air defense, Rubryka reports.

According to Ihnat, the Russians have reduced the number of drones they release simultaneously.

"The drome has GPS navigation, which follows a set route. It can fly far and constantly change the route," said the spokesman. "Even a small number of UAVs, which the enemy uses, conduct maneuvers in Ukraine and determine where they are better shot down and where — worse."

Ihnat noted that this information allows Russia to draw conclusions about the forces and means located in one or another region. Its troops use this data when planning the subsequent attacks.

"It is a kind of reconnaissance. But let's not forget that even 5-6 UAVs were not just sent to fly about, but were specifically launched to destroy facilities," he added. "Even the number of 11 or 15 drones fly on different routes and never actually fly in a bunch. This allows the enemy to collect important information about forces and assets." 

The spokesman stressed that even one Shahed was a formidable weapon and must be destroyed. After all, when a drone hits a vulnerable place, there can be serious consequences.

Night attack on Ukraine

On the night of October 27, Russia once again attacked Ukraine. Its forces released six kamikaze drones toward Ukraine's south.

Air defense forces downed five Shahed drones in the Mykolaiv region. 

The Russians also launched a missile attack on the fire department in the city of Izium, Kharkiv region. Eight rescuers were injured, and four of them were hospitalized.