Ukraine's Air Defenses Challenged by Autumn Weather
Ukrainian air defenses are facing a new threat as rain and cloud cover are helping Russian Shahed-type drones evade detection.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense has fallen by "20-30%" due to recent overcast weather, as reported by Reuters on October 10.
Ukraine's air defense had seen its effectiveness fall by "20-30%,"
This decrease in effectiveness has resulted in more Russian drones getting through and hitting Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties.
- Rain and cloud cover are cloaking Russian Shahed-type drones, making them harder to detect.
- Members of Ukrainian mobile air groups agree that bad weather poses a significant challenge.
Author's summary: Ukraine's air defenses are weakened by autumn weather.