The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has reported a decrease in the number of One Way Attack Uncrewed Aerial Systems (OWA UAS) launched by Russia into Ukraine during December 2024.
According to the MOD Defence Intelligence update posted on Twitter, approximately 1,700 drones were deployed last month, down from 2,300 in November. This marks the first recorded decline since the period from March to April 2024.
The update stated, “It is likely that weather factors impacted operations early in the month, possibly evidenced through several nights of waves greater than 100 OWA UAS that followed periods of particularly low or no activity.”
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 53% of the Russian drones were shot down, with the remainder either disrupted by electronic warfare or rendered ineffective after flying off course.
The MOD noted that these outcomes meant the drones caused no significant threat during the month.
Despite the monthly decrease, the MOD highlighted that Russia’s ability to launch large numbers of drones remains intact. The update specified, “Various factors can impact the monthly launch rates positively or negatively, however it remains likely that Russia can sustain numbers in excess of at least 1,500 per month.”
The front page articles are 3 things the UK will never get built (Tempest, AI and nuclear surface ships), one about our existing weapons stock being in poor condition, and then this piece of copium from the MOD while the front lines in Ukraine are falling apart. Are we supposed to still have any faith in this country and our rulers?
Who needs faith when clearly you’re able to see the future?