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Russia Unleashes AI-Powered Shahed Drones in Precision Strikes Against Ukraine

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Russian troops continue to improve the "Shahed" drones received from Iran. In particular, the use of drones equipped with artificial intelligence, a camera, and radio control modules has been recorded, according to Associated Press and military communication expert Serhii "Flesh" Beskrestnov. Beskrestnov, who spoke with journalists of the publication, noted that the Russians have received into service "white Shaheds" – drones that have platforms with artificial intelligence, cameras, and radio communication. However, such electronics intended for drones are very expensive. Therefore, most likely, the expert assumed, new types of UAVs will be used exclusively for targeted attacks – including on moving targets, or on critical infrastructure, power line towers, and so on. David Albright from the Washington Institute for Science and International Security added that previous versions of the "Shahed" drones could not hit a moving object...