American-made technology guiding Ukraine's strikes into Russia
Summary
Ukraine is using an American-made long-range reconnaissance drone called the V-BAT to find Russian military targets inside Russia. This drone helps Ukraine plan strikes that damage important Russian military and energy sites, especially around the Black Sea and Crimea.Key Facts
- The V-BAT drone is made by the U.S. company Shield AI and can fly long distances to gather information.
- Ukraine’s navy used the drone to spot Russian soldiers and equipment on an oil rig, leading to attacks that destroyed key Russian assets.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declared a 40-day campaign to pressure Russia into ending the war, relying on drone-guided strikes.
- Ukraine has almost doubled its strikes more than 30 miles inside Russia since June 2026.
- The strikes targeted military, energy, and logistics facilities, including oil tankers in the Black Sea.
- Russian officials stopped gas sales to Crimea after Ukrainian attacks, aiming to isolate the region.
- After the U.S. reduced intelligence sharing, France now provides about two-thirds of Ukraine’s intelligence.
- Ukrainian drones enhanced with Starlink internet help improve their surveillance but the V-BAT is still unmatched in range and communication.
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