Kyiv installs 12 AI turrets to shoot down jet-powered Shahed drones

rbc.ua (Ukrainian) —

Kyiv has installed 12 AI-controlled automatic turrets to shoot down jet-powered Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian defense technology advisor Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov, as reported by RBC-Ukraine. The turrets, a Ukrainian development, use machine guns operated by artificial intelligence to intercept the drones. Beskrestnov advised residents to stay away from windows during air raid alerts, and said more such systems are planned for installation. Ukraine is also developing a new small missile called "Nika" for downing jet drones, which is being prepared for testing. President Volodymyr Zelensky noted such drones are currently intercepted in 50-55% of cases, sometimes 60%.


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