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Ukraine races to counter Russia's new jet-powered drones
Russia's jet-powered drones fly faster than the propeller models Ukraine has been shooting down, forcing defenders to develop new counter-strategies.
On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by WSJ: “Opinion | The Race to Defeat Russia’s Jet Drones”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 9:05 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Ukraine, Russia.
- BBN covered this story before: Zelenskyy says Russia is violating Trump's energy ceasefire as drone… (October 12).
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What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Ukraine this week, defenders are trying to counter a new Russian weapon, a jet-powered drone that flies faster than the cheaper propeller models they have learned to shoot down.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the West's answer is what, exactly?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAn opinion column in the Wall Street Journal, headlined the race to defeat them. It argues the West needs to pay attention.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have seen governments answer invasions with less, but not many.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA strongly worded page of newsprint. Fast drones should be nervous.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOnly if they subscribe.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDo the drones know it's out there?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot yet, and I would keep it that way.
The story so far
- London Surveillance Trial, Widdecombe Case, Donetsk Front · BBC
- Ukraine Strikes Second Russian Tech Site, Reuters Reports · Reuters
- Ukraine drones hit Yandex AI data center, Ars Technica says · Ars Technica
- Ukraine warns Trump-Putin diesel deal will bankroll Russia's war · Al Jazeera
- Ukraine hits third Russian data center in four days · AP News
- Zelenskyy says Russia is violating Trump's energy ceasefire as drone… · CNBC
- Ukraine races to counter Russia's new jet-powered drones (this story)
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