Russia has enhanced its drone campaign against Ukraine by using a new tactic to challenge Shahed drones to attack targets with cameras and real -time management capabilities.
The latest incident happened in the region of Chernihiv when a train was hit with these drones. The first attack paralyzed the locomotive, and then other drones hit the cars. Moscow claimed that the convoy had shipped armored vehicles and fuel, but the Ukrainian authorities said the cargo was civilian, containing grain, wood and sand.
Traditionally, Shahed drones, which are of Iranian origin and use Russia, have been deployed against targets such as power plants, industrial warehouses and urban areas. The supplement with cameras and modems has expanded their functions, allowing the attack of rail and road convoy while moving.
According to experts, although the technology is still limited, it can be a step forward, which can increase pressure on Ukrainian logistics chains.
The Ukrainian authorities have emphasized that these attacks are part of the systematic undermining of transport infrastructure, which is vital to military supply and civil life, as the country relies heavily on railways after the closures of airports. Increased use of drones also increased the risk of air defense operations, and Shahed drones were reported dangerously close to mobilized helicopters.
Although the material damage is small, Ukraine admits that attacks are a strategic focus by Russia. By controlling distance drones towards trains and convoys, Moscow not only wants to cause immediate damage, but also weaken the confidence in Ukrainian logistics routes.
This development shows how Russia uses Iranian technology to compensate for the lack of air superiority, using new ways to attack the moving targets in the depths of enemy areas.
Source: The War Zone / Defence Blog | Photo: x @clashreport | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team.
New Russian Shahed drone with a night camera hit a moving train in Chernihiv region; first striking the locomotive, then other cars.
Despite Russian claims of fuel tank hits, prosecutors showed photos of a grain wagon. pic.twitter.com/9jVT4XusEx— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 1, 2025
