Ukraine Deploys Hundreds of Decoy Drones in Attacks on Russia
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- •Ukrainian intelligence used hundreds of decoy drones in attacks targeting Russia on May 31, 2026.
- •Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine involving 229 drones on the same day.
- •Ukrainian air defenses intercepted and downed 212 of the 229 Russian drones.
- •The Ukrainian army reported losing 70 heavy hexacopter drones, according to Battlegroup West on May 31, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Ukraine increases the use of decoy drones in attacks Russia may face greater challenges in defending against drone attacks, potentially leading to increased damage to Russian military assets.
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RUTASS (EN)Ukrainian army lost 70 heavy hexacopters — Battlegroup West SpokesmanREGIONALUkrainska Pravda (EN)Ukrainian intelligence uses hundreds of decoy drones in long-range attacks on Russia, CNN reports – photosREGIONALUkrainska Pravda (EN)Russia attacks Ukraine with 229 drones, air defence downs 212 of them