Ukrainian forces receive new locally made kamikaze drones

A Ukrainian charity organization has delivered a batch of newly developed kamikaze drones to the country’s armed forces, reinforcing their capability to strike Russian positions.

According to the foundation, Come Back Alive, the drones—designated as the SETH UAS—are a locally produced loitering munition designed to provide frontline units with a more cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional long-range strike weapons.

The first batch has already been deployed on the Toretsk frontline, where they are being actively used in combat.

Unlike Iran’s Shahed-136 drones, which Russia frequently deploys against Ukrainian infrastructure, the SETH UAS features a smaller frame and operates via direct visual control rather than pre-programmed GPS coordinates. This allows for greater precision in targeting and real-time adaptability on the battlefield.

Additionally, the drone has a smaller operational range, making it suitable for targeted strikes in close combat scenarios.

Come Back Alive emphasized that the drone is easy to use and fully automated, making it highly accessible to frontline operators.

“Operators will now be able to hunt down enemy forces, their weapons, and equipment even more effectively,” the organization said.

This latest addition to Ukraine’s arsenal reflects the country’s growing reliance on indigenous drone production as it seeks to counter Russia’s persistent air and artillery attacks.

Ukraine’s increased use of FPV and kamikaze drones has already had a major impact on the battlefield, allowing forces to disrupt enemy supply lines and neutralize armored vehicles with pinpoint strikes.