Ukraine spots Russia deploying a mystery new petrol-powered drone that could fly further than ever before
- Ukraine identifies a mysterious Russian drone powered by gasoline
- Red-starred wings distinguish the unfamiliar aircraft in photographs
- Russia's new drone resembles the Lancet with different propulsion
Ukrainian defense specialists have identified a previously unknown Russian aircraft powered by gasoline, which adds to Moscow's growing range of unmanned weapons.
The drone reportedly resembles Russia's Lancet loitering munition, although its combustion engine sets it apart from the electrically powered weapon.
“A new enemy drone has been spotted on the front. It resembles the Lancet in shape but has a gasoline engine. We are waiting for captured examples to study. Get in touch,” said Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on defense technologies.
Gasoline engine distinguishes the aircraft from Lancet
Images show red stars painted on the wings, but nothing visible in the photographs identifies the aircraft or what it is designed to do.
According to Beskrestnov, the name, manufacturer,...
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