The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released details of a Russian drone modified to hook into mobile networks, turning cell towers into control relays.
Recovered from the frontline, the drone carries dual LTE modems and a camera to let operators stream live video and redirect its flight path in real time.
It can operate as a strike or surveillance platform, while also acting as a decoy to “overload Ukrainian air defense.”
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