In Russia they say they are fighting in Ukraine with laser weapons
Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, said that Russia is using Zadira laser weapons systems in Ukraine.
Source: Borisov, quoted by TASS
Quote from Borisov: "They are already beginning to enter the troops’ [armoury].
Yes, the first models are already in use [in the war against Ukraine - ed.]".
Details: According to Borisov, the Zadira is a laser weapon that is allegedly capable of "physically hitting targets, sparing [the use] of expensive missiles."
The Russians did not specify in which areas of the war such weapons are being used, nor what successes they have had with i.
Background: According to British intelligence, Russia's offensive in the Donbas has lost pace and will not be able to resume for at least a month, and that systemic problems continue to grow.
