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Ukraine uses AI-powered Hornet drones to strike deep inside Russian territory

Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian infrastructure and resources, aiming to choke its war effort. As part of that push, Kyiv is deploying a new AI-powered drone that France 24 reports appears to be giving it an edge more than four years into Russia's invasion.

A military drone flying against an overcast sky
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France 24 Europe10 h ago

Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian infrastructure and energy resources in an effort to weaken Moscow's war effort. As part of that strategy, Kyiv is deploying a new AI-powered drone.

According to France 24, the drone, known as the Hornet, is giving Ukraine a technical edge in reaching its targets. The system is being described as an important tool on a front line now more than four years into the war.

Ukraine says it is targeting facilities deep inside Russian territory. The course of the conflict reflects how both sides are investing ever more heavily in unmanned systems.

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