How Ukraine Strikes Russian Cities: Drones Disappear into Urban 'Noise'

Ukraine is employing a novel strategy to strike deep into Russian territory, utilizing drones that skillfully evade sophisticated air defense networks. Despite Moscow's deployment of advanced defensive measures, both Moscow and Saint Petersburg have recently been targeted by Ukrainian attacks. The key to this success lies in the drones' flight path. By flying at extremely low altitudes, these heavy Ukrainian drones manage to slip past the air defense systems surrounding Russia's major urban centers. Military expert Johan Huovinen described the tactic, stating that the drones effectively disappear amidst the clutter of everyday urban features. "The drones disappear among mobile towers, chimneys, and silos," he explained, highlighting how the low-flying craft camouflage themselves within the visual noise of the cityscape. This method allows Ukraine to project force closer to the Russian heartland, challenging the perceived invincibility of Russia's air defenses.