The German HX-2 drone became the target of complaints from Russian forces after attacks were reported in rear areas.
According to publications on Russian channels in Telegramwreckage of the unmanned aircraft would have been found after operations that hit repair teams and workers responsible for road infrastructure.
Developed by the German company Helsing, the HX-2 was presented at the end of 2024 and is classified as a kamikaze-type attack drone. The equipment weighs 12 kilos, has X-shaped wings and tail, four electric motors at the rear and can reach up to 220 km/h, with an estimated range of up to 100 kilometers.
Designed to destroy armored vehicles, artillery pieces and military structures, the model can also operate in groups, forming a coordinated “swarm” for specific missions. According to the manufacturer, the system uses artificial intelligence to maintain a high level of autonomy, including in electronic warfare scenarios.
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In 2025, it was announced that 6 thousand units of the HX-2 would be produced for Ukraine. Despite this, reports released in January indicated that the drone had faced technical problems in the field, resulting in low accuracy during real combat operations.
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❗️🇷🇺Russian military personnel have started complaining that 🇺🇦Ukrainian forces are increasingly using 🇩🇪German HX-2 kamikaze drones produced by the company Helsing.
It is reported that the HX-2 is being employed for strikes deep in the Russian rear.
“They are hitting repair… pic.twitter.com/oh7Qpywg5B
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) March 2, 2026
