What are Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?

An Iranian kamikaze drone struck the Ukrainian capital region on Thursday. The west of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by drones more than three times. The authorities have not released a damage estimate. The deputy chief of the presidential office said the area's "critical infrastructure" had been damaged. Ukraine has also used US-supplied kamikaze drones in its ongoing war with Russia.

Kamikaze drones are crewless aerial vehicles loaded with explosives that can fly directly to tanks or units and explode on collision. The technique has been advanced in modern warfare. Japanese kamikaze pilots knowingly crashed their aircraft into enemy targets during World War II.

These small, lethal drones can be programmed to hit targets without human intervention through facial recognition.

It can also stay in the air doing nothing for a long time. They are also cheaper than their larger counterparts and can overcome traditional defences to strike their targets.




Ukraine's government declared in late September that it was downgrading diplomatic ties with Iran and stripping its ambassador of his accreditation due to Tehran's 'unfriendly' decision to provide drones to Russian forces.

According to reports, Russian kamikaze drones attacked Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on October 7.

Iranian-made Shahid-136 drones damaged two infrastructure facilities in the city.

In 2019, Iran-backed Houthi rebels destroyed Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, according to reports. Russia also carried out suicide drone attacks after invading Ukraine. Russia, China, Israel, Iran and Turkey have this type of drone, but the American kamikaze is the most advanced.

FAQ

What is the name of the Kamikaze drone which attacked Ukraine?
Shahid- 136.

Which nuclear plant in Ukraine was attacked recently?
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was recently attacked.