Category
Latest news

Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Specifications of Russia’s AI-Powered V2U Strike Drone

2 min read
Authors
Roman Kohanets
Author
Russian AI powered V2U loitering munition. (Source: open source)
Russian AI powered V2U loitering munition. (Source: open source)

Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published detailed information on the design and electronic systems of the V2U—an AI-enabled Russian strike drone now actively deployed by Russian forces on frontline, mainly in the Sumy region, as reported on June 9.

The V2U’s standout feature is its ability to autonomously search for and select targets using onboard artificial intelligence. It navigates by comparing live camera feeds against pre-loaded terrain photographs reflecting a shift away from reliance on satellite navigation under the pressure of Ukrainian electronic-warfare systems. Operators can also take manual control in FPV mode which rely on a Ukrainian mobile-operator SIM card.

Despite Russian markings the drone is assembled predominantly from Chinese-made components—its motor, GPS module, servomotors, solid-state drive, rangefinder, speed controllers, and power supply elements at least. It also incorporates a Japanese Sony photosensitive sensor, an electromagnetic relay from Ireland’s TE Connectivity, and the American NVIDIA Jetson Orin module.

Ukraine’s intelligence report also identified Russian Khimevraziya LLC and Chinese Shenzhen Hi-Link Electronic Co., Ltd., and Wavetel Technology Limited as key suppliers of V2U components, underscoring the transnational networks sustaining this advanced UAV capability.

Earlier, Ukrainian border guards in the Sumy region used precision UAV strikes to compel Russian forces in active combat zones to abandon three captured servicemen, enabling their swift rescue.

See all