Ukraine: How a kamikaze drone partially operated by AI is attacking Russian convoys
Summary
Ukraine is using a US-made Hornet drone, partially guided by artificial intelligence (AI), to attack Russian supply convoys. The drone can fly silently, identify targets, and strike with a small explosive payload, disrupting Russian logistics on the front lines.Key Facts
- The Hornet drone is made in the US by Perennial Autonomy, a company started by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
- It has a 2-meter wingspan, flies over 100 km quietly with an electric motor, and carries a 4.5 kg explosive.
- The drone uses AI and two cameras to partly pilot itself, helping it avoid Russian signal jamming.
- Ukraine increased its use of mid-range strikes beyond 20 km in early 2026.
- Elite Ukrainian units like the Azov Brigade have publicly shared videos of the drone hitting Russian targets.
- Russian sources say the drone is disrupting supply routes seriously and is hard to detect before it attacks.
- The drone launches from a catapult and can fly at around 200 meters altitude while searching for targets.
- Perennial Autonomy and the Ukrainian army did not comment on the drone’s AI system details.
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