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31 May 2025
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Fibre optic–controlled kamikaze drones have emerged as a new battlefield technology in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
| Feature | Details |
| Guidance | Fibre optic cable (no radio link) |
| Range | Up to 20 km |
| Stealth | Difficult to detect; no electromagnetic signature |
| Precision | Can fly centimetres from ground; can strike concealed targets indoors |
| Video Feed | High-resolution real-time imagery till moment of strike |
| Cost | ~ $800–1000 per unit (twice the cost of conventional FPV drones) |
| Method | Description |
| Netting | Set across roads/trees to entangle drone or cable |
| Cable Severing Techniques | Ukraine working on systems to cut/burn cable mid-flight |
| Reverse Tracking | Tracing cables to destroy operator sites (with limited success) |
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