Ukraine's race to counter Russia's jet-powered Shahed drones and new Dan-T missile threat

Ukraine faces unprecedented near-24/7 attacks on Kyiv by Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, with September becoming one of the capital's most intense months of air alerts since the full-scale war began, according to an NV analysis with experts. The strikes on September 28 hit the National Academy of Sciences and the Dobrobut medical center, causing fires and global media coverage. Targets included food warehouses, logistics hubs, gas stations, and data centers, prompting assessments of Ukraine's air defense capabilities. The analysis also warns of a new emerging threat: light cruise missiles like the Dan-T, which Ukraine's defense industry is already working to counter as it addresses the current reactive drone challenge.