UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2022, 15:39

Russia is deploying Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones primarily to attack Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, which is in line with these drones’ intended use.

Source: Nataliia Humeniuk, spokeswoman for Operational Command Pivden (South), quoted by Suspilne

Quote: "The fact that they are trying to use these drones [to strike] critical infrastructure facilities, leaving us without water, heat and power, is in line with the tactical and technical characteristics and purpose of these kamikaze drones, which work like matches.

[The drone] ignites the target and destroys it by [starting] a fire rather than through an explosion. That's why they try to use these drones [to attack] infrastructure targets: because [they have less] impact in places where people gather."

Background:

• The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on 12 October alone, the Armed Forces destroyed 6 helicopters and 33 UAVs.

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