Russia begins to actively use Iranian kamikaze drones in war against Ukraine - Serhiy Zgurets 

Russia began actively using Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

So, it can already be said that the Russians have started using Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones against large Ukrainian cities.  There are also confirmed facts of the use of these drones on the front line. From the video, where the Iranian drone flies over the territory of Ukraine, we can conclude that the launch took place from the temporarily occupied Crimea.  The flight range of these drones from Cape Tarkhankut is more than 180 km.  Considering the fact that the strike by these drones was carried out during the day, it can be concluded that the main goal for the Russians was to intimidate the civilian population.  According to preliminary information, 3 drones were launched.  Two of them hit the target, and one was shot down by Ukrainian air defense forces.  Shahed-136 is a barrage munition.  It is designed to hit targets at a considerable distance.  The Iranians claimed a maximum flight distance of 2,500 kilometers.  However, due to the large weight, it is likely that the maximum flight range is half that.  The drone itself weighs more than 200 kg, the weight of the combat unit is 125 kg.  The drone is launched from a launch system that has several launch sections.  A satellite navigation system is used for targeting.  It is not entirely rational to use air defense systems to fight against Iranian drones.  Since the Shahed-136 flies at low altitude, it is best to use anti-aircraft guns against it.  In addition, the low speed of this drone, more than 120 km/h, allows you to use small arms on it.  However, the most effective countermeasures against these drones are anti-drone systems.  Therefore, I believe that information is currently being gathered in order to find the most effective way to destroy Iranian drones.

The US is discussing the transfer of Gray Eagle attack drones to Ukraine

Ukraine uses medium models of attack drones.  In particular, Turkish Bayraktar TB2, Polish Warmate and American Fenix ​​Ghost.  Discussions are currently underway in the USA regarding the transfer of more powerful Gray Eagle unmanned systems to Ukraine.  These are strike complexes that can use Hellfire missiles.  To date, 14 congressmen have appealed to the US Secretary of Defense to speed up the transfer of these drones to Ukraine.  However, the Americans have fears that such a complex could fall into the hands of the Russians.  However, we know very well how we destroy enemy air defense systems with the help of Harm missiles, so the option of transferring such drones to Ukraine is becoming more and more realistic.

Mobilization in the Russian Federation will not fundamentally affect the course of hostilities

The pace of partial mobilization in Russia is such that all promises of the Russian authorities not to conscript everyone into the army are completely ignored.  Because, judging by the information in Russian social networks, even people without military experience are being mobilized.  The announced mobilization in Russia may partially solve the personnel problem, but the problems of command, logistics and management will not disappear anywhere. It is also quite likely that the demobilized conscripts will immediately be mobilized to participate in the war against Ukraine.