Russia launched a massive 3,902 drones at Ukraine, more than ten times as many as February 2024. And Russian Shahed drones production is still rising.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have shot down 103 Russian drones, while 51 more were lost from tracking. — Ukrinform.

These compact, kamikaze-style drones, priced between $300 and $1,000 (Rs 26,000 to Rs 87,000), are proving to be a game-changer on the battlefield, experts and military officials say. Some are as small as 8 to 12 inches, weighing just about 3 kg, yet capable of inflicting significant damage on Russian targets.