Ukraine's "Lyuty" drone leads the UAV revolution with unmatched range

Defence Express reports on new achievements in Ukrainian drone technology, among which the "Lyuty" model stands out. This kamikaze drone can carry out attacks on targets up to approximately 1,500 kilometres away, making it the leader among Ukrainian UAVs in range.

The "Lyuty" drone significantly improved over previous models and is characterized by the longest range – according to "Ukrainska Pravda," it can reach oil refineries in Bashkiria. In addition to "Lyuty," other drones are also in use, such as the "Ninja," which also achieves a range of about 1,500 kilometres, though its exact purpose remains less clear.

Various Ukrainian drone models appear on the international scene, including those based on the lightweight Skyranger aeroplane. Although models like Skyranger Nynja and Swift are similar, they vary in purpose—Swift is likely reusable and can carry bombs, while others, like the mentioned "Ninja," perform one-off missions with explosives on board.

Ukrainian kamikaze drones, like "Lyuty" and "Ninja," are gaining significance thanks to their ability to carry out precise attacks over long distances, confirming their growing role in modern warfare.

Drones are becoming an increasingly key element. Ukraine has noticed this phenomenon, using unmanned aerial vehicles more intensively. Moreover, Ukraine not only uses ready-made machines but also constructs them itself. An example is a drone named Mamut, which is used for precise attacks on selected targets. However, work is still ongoing to test new models of these machines.

The Ukrainian armed forces have collaborated with private companies that have more experience designing drones. As part of this collaboration, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence recently conducted tests of six new unmanned aerial vehicle models. Unfortunately, the results of these tests have not yet been revealed.

However, this collaboration allows manufacturers to identify weaknesses in their devices. This enables the improvement of drone designs so they become more resistant to the actions of hostile electronic warfare systems. This specifically refers to increasing resistance to the jamming of video and control channels.