The latest "Yolka" drones are used to protect energy facilities

Drones without a warhead hit the target with a kinetic strike

Servicemen of the units for countering drones of the Russian Armed Forces are being trained to use the "Yolka" drone for kinetic destruction of the target. This was stated by a fighter with the call sign Pugach.

"Yolka"
"Yolka"
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The military uses "Yolka" to protect power substations, oil depots.

“Yolka” as a drone interceptor is the easiest option to use. I myself tried to use the device, it is an effective thing.
Fighter of the Russian Armed Forces with the call sign Pugach

The new portable kinetic interception complex is equipped with artificial intelligence (AI). The drone is not equipped with a warhead.

Characteristics of the "Yolka" UAV:

  • Weight — 1.3 kg
  • Flight speed — up to 230 km/h
  • Capture and destruction range — up to 3 km
  • Target acquisition — at a distance of up to 800 m
  • Launch using a trigger mechanism

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2026-03-21 09:15:58 Yuliya Shelkovenko Military technology Minoborony RF «Elka»
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