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Ukraine announces test of new interception system

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President Zelensky has reported a successful test against a jet-driven attack drone. Technical details have been mentioned only to a limited extent; further development work is needed. The success story comes from the Ukrainian government.

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Ukraine successfully tests new interceptor against jet-powered Shahed drones

Source date: 16.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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