Small but deadly: Online comparison highlights sizes of Ukraine's STING and "Shahed"
Ukrainian interceptor drone STING was showcased alongside the Russian Shahed, revealing its compact design despite achieving up to 70% successful intercepts.
Russian "Shahed" and Ukrainian interceptor drone STING / © Photo from open sources
Comparative photos of the Russian strike drone "Shahed" and the Ukrainian interceptor drone STING have been published online.
The images and commentary were released by representatives of MilTech "Wild Hornets."
Russian "Shahed" and Ukrainian interceptor drone STING / © Photo from open sources
As experts note, the STING is significantly smaller than the "Shahed," yet "it is precisely such drones that are downing several times larger Russian strike drones."
According to their data, the STING's average effectiveness stands at around 70% successful intercepts. Commentators also highlight that the STING's lightness and maneuverability enable it to effectively neutralize enemy hardware.