https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-s-jet-powered-drones-fly-at-7-km-which-air-defense-systems-cannot-reach-themContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-s-jet-powered-drones-fly-at-7-km-which-air-defense-systems-cannot-reach-themhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-s-jet-powered-drones-fly-at-7-km-which-air-defense-systems-cannot-reach-them#u61712Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:25:28 +0000Russia has shifted to using jet-powered drones that have killed dozens in Ukraine and caused widespread anxiety. These drones fly at altitudes of 7 km, posing a challenge to existing air defense systems. In response, President Zelenskyy stated that 67 Ukrainian companies are now capable of intercepting these drones on a large scale. Ukraine is simultaneously racing to develop new interceptors to counter the combined threat of Russian missiles and these high-speed unmanned aerial vehicles.Why it mattersThe shift to jet propulsion allows drones to travel faster and higher than traditional propel