Russian Lancet loitering munitions have become a highly recognizable and effective weapon, exerting relentless pressure on Ukrainian forces, second only to Shahed UAVs in their impact.

Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 122 out of 137 Russian drones, including approximately 80 Shahed UAVs, during an overnight attack that hit 10 locations.

The United States and at least one Gulf country are reportedly in talks to acquire Ukrainian-made interceptor drones, which Kyiv has developed to counter Iranian Shahed UAVs.