Ukraine’s STING Drone Hunters Rack Up 100+ Shahed Kills During Ongoing Combined Russian Strike

Ukraine’s domestically developed STING interceptor drones have already shot down more than 100 Russian Shahed strike drones during an ongoing large-scale Russian air assault, Ukrainian drone manufacturer Wild Hornets said on May 13.

“The massive enemy drone attack is ongoing. As of now, crews operating STING interceptors have already destroyed more than 100 Shaheds. And the work continues,” the company stated.

The announcement comes as Russia launched a combined multi-wave air assault against Ukraine that Ukrainian intelligence warned could continue for an extended period and include waves of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic weapons, which is still ongoing at the moment of publication.

According to Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the first stage of the attack relies heavily on large numbers of strike drones intended to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and hit civilian targets.

Intelligence officials warned that Russia could later launch additional cruise missiles from aircraft and naval platforms, followed by ballistic missile strikes.

Potential targets include critical infrastructure, energy facilities, defense industry sites, and government buildings in major Ukrainian cities.

“Russia, having rejected ceasefire proposals, is once again trying to undermine Ukraine’s resilience in the war for freedom,” Ukrainian intelligence said.

The STING interceptor drone has become one of Ukraine’s increasingly important low-cost air defense tools against Iranian-designed Shahed drones widely used by Russian forces. Developed by the Wild Hornets volunteer group, the bullet-shaped interceptor is specifically designed to chase down and physically ram airborne targets.

The NATO-codified STING can reportedly exceed speeds of 340 km/h and operate at altitudes of up to 3 kilometers. Its combat effectiveness is supported by the Hornet Vision Ctrl system, which provides HD video transmission and low-latency control over long distances, allowing interceptor crews to engage targets far from launch positions.

Earlier, reports emerged that Ukrainian interceptor drones tear through Russian Shahed swarms with up to 95% kill rate. About 90% of successful engagements involve detonating the drone’s warhead mid-air to minimize debris falling on populated areas.

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