How Ukraine's autumn weather is helping Russia's Shahed-type drones evade air defenses

Ukraine's Autumn Weather Aids Russian Drones

Ukrainian air defenses face a new challenge due to rain and cloud cover, which helps Russian Shahed-type drones evade detection.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's air defense effectiveness has fallen by "20-30%" due to recent overcast weather.

This decrease in effectiveness allows more Russian drones to reach Ukrainian cities, resulting in civilian casualties. Members of Ukrainian mobile air groups confirm that bad weather poses a significant challenge.

Author's summary: Bad weather hinders Ukraine's air defense.

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The Kyiv Independent The Kyiv Independent — 2025-10-13

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