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Meet Shugai: Ukrainian-Czech Drone Designed to Create a “Kill Zone” for Russian Forces

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Meet Shugai: Ukrainian-Czech Drone Designed to Create a “Kill Zone” for Russian Forces
The Ukrainian “Shugai” drone displayed on its launcher, designed to strike targets beyond 50 kilometers and create “kill zones” for Russian forces. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)

The 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade introduced the “Shugai” drone, designed to create a “kill zone” for Russian forces at distances exceeding 50 kilometers. To achieve this, the drone needs to fully restrict the movement of enemy vehicles, radar deployments, air defense systems, and other protection measures, the Brigade wrote in a post on Facebook on November 26.

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Developed through a collaboration between Czech and Ukrainian companies, with significant input from military personnel of the 9th Brigade, the “Shugai” drone combines modularity, adaptability, and accessibility, while utilizing aerodynamic lift for enhanced performance.

Ukrainian military personnel assemble the modular “Shugai” drone during field testing before its first combat deployment. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
Ukrainian military personnel assemble the modular “Shugai” drone during field testing before its first combat deployment. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
A Ukrainian soldier prepares the “Shugai” long-range strike drone for launch as part of operational testing. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
A Ukrainian soldier prepares the “Shugai” long-range strike drone for launch as part of operational testing. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
The “Shugai” drone launches from its rail system during trials conducted by the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
The “Shugai” drone launches from its rail system during trials conducted by the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
The Czech-Ukrainian developed “Shugai” drone in flight during testing, showcasing its aerodynamic lift design. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)
The Czech-Ukrainian developed “Shugai” drone in flight during testing, showcasing its aerodynamic lift design. (Source: 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade)

Initial trials have shown promising results, and the drone is now preparing for its first combat flights, according to the Brigade.

Previously, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said frontline units can now purchase interceptor drones directly through the country’s new defense procurement marketplace, DOT-Chain Defence, Shmyhal wrote on Telegram.

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