Russia Uses Training Missiles and Fast Drones to Intensify Attacks on Ukraine
Russia has intensified its aerial attacks on Ukraine by deploying repurposed training missiles, such as RM48Us, and fast Geran-5 drones derived from Iranian designs. These tactics aim to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and deplete their interceptor missile supplies. While RM48Us constitute over half of recent missile launches, Geran-5 drones fly at high speeds and altitudes, challenging Ukraine's current defenses. Ukrainian officials acknowledge difficulties countering these weapons amid ongoing conflict and limited resources.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (39/100). Lens Score 62/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 18 Sept, 02:32 am. Other outlets followed.
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