Ukrainian Armed Forces name most effective weapon against Shahed drones

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Such machine guns are more effective because the drones are constantly changing routes to avoid being hit and fulfill their mission, Nayev said.

"Sometimes they fly in circles, enter from one side, fly over, then return again. In other words, they are always trying to avoid our air defense systems," he explained.

The general noted that thanks to Ukraine’s partners, the country’s air defense is constantly increasing. "We realize that we cannot cover every square meter. But we are trying to deploy mobile firing groups and air defense systems at appropriate distances so that we can cover and support each other," Nayev added.

Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners are in constant combat readiness. They are always in their vehicles and only turn on and go into No. 1 combat readiness status when signaled. In addition, they can hit enemy targets both day and night, Nayev commented.

• Earlier, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said that Russians are using the tactic of attacking Ukraine with Shahed drones by launching them from different directions, making it  difficult to counteract, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces have adapted to destroy them.