Ukrainian, jet-powered kamikaze UAV system PEKLO, took its strategic capabilities in the field of defense one step further by delivering the ' to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The delivery was made by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky It was announced by the official X account. Zelenski emphasized the success of the system in the field and stated that increasing production capacity is their priority target.
PEKLO: A Long-Range and High-Speed “Rocket-Drone”
Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin, PEKLO “rocket-drone” The system has a structure similar to cruise missiles in that it reaches the target by following a guided route.
- 700 km range Its capacity stands out by offering a range twice that of systems provided by Western allies.
- Speed 700 km/h Having this capacity makes the system a fast and effective attack tool.
PEKLO, Ukrainian "hell" It stands out as part of Ukraine's efforts to increase its ability to strike deep into Russia.
Strategic Goals of Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 33rd month, Ukraine’s efforts to develop its defensive and offensive capabilities with systems like PEKLO are drawing attention. These UAV systems play an important role in the Kiev government’s strategy to change the balance of the war by targeting Russia’s logistics and strategic infrastructure.
Russia’s Flamethrower Drone Solution
Russia, for its part, is trying to improve its defensive tactics against Ukraine's drones. Russian troops, Flamethrower-carrying drones in an effort to neutralize Ukraine's UAV threat by using
- Commercial quadcopter type unmanned aerial vehicles, equipped with small tanks filled with flammable material.
- Drones spray flammable material a flamethrower effect of two to three meters can create.
According to experts, these drones were developed specifically to target enemy drones, although they are not effective against moving targets.
Ukraine’s PEKLO system has the potential to provide a technological advantage over Russia and change the strategic balance of the war. Russia’s response with flamethrower drones, on the other hand, demonstrates once again the critical role that UAV technology plays in modern warfare.
These developments show that war is shaped not only by conflicts on the field but also by technological innovations.
