Ukrainian Autonomous 12.7mm turret for intercepting kamikaze drones in Kyiv's region.
According to an announcement by Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat on October 5, 2026, these robotic turrets have successfully shot down jet-powered Russian drones, specifically including "Geran-5" rocket drones.
The platforms leverage advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect, track, and engage high-speed aerial threats, helping eliminate human error. Due to relying on machine gun munitions, their effective target engagement radius remains relatively limited and short-range.
The Ukrainian military is actively placing these mobile and static automated systems across critical infrastructure, including networks of bridges, to expand domestic air defense coverage.
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