How Ukraine Is Trying to Replicate ‘HIMARS Effect’
Summary
Ukrainian engineers are creating drones to mimic the effectiveness of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems against Russian forces. Russia has taken steps to counteract HIMARS, so Ukraine is developing midrange drones that can strike targets with similar accuracy and distance. These drones could help maintain Ukraine's ability to hit strategic Russian positions.Key Facts
- Ukraine received its first HIMARS system in June 2022 and now has at least 38.
- HIMARS can hit targets up to 80 miles away and have been used effectively against Russian forces.
- Russia's countermeasures have diminished the effectiveness of HIMARS.
- Ukraine is working on midrange drones that can carry warheads up to 220 pounds.
- These drones can be operated over distances of tens to hundreds of miles.
- The development of these drones is linked to Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.
- Ukraine used over 400 midrange drones in the last spring but still faces supply shortages.
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