Russia has intensified its drone campaign against Ukraine, adopting a new tactic: the use of Shads modified with cameras and real -time control capacity to affect moving goals.
The most recent episode occurred in the Chernihiv region, when a train was hit by these drones. The first attack immobilized the locomotive, and subsequently other drones hit the wagons. Moscow said that the convoy transported armored and fuel vehicles, but the Ukrainian authorities said that the load was civil, composed of grain, timber and sand.
Traditionally, the Shaheds – of Iranian origin and widely used by Russia – were used against fixed objectives, such as power plants, industrial deposits and urban areas. The adaptation with cameras and modem has expanded their functions, allowing to attack railway and road convoys in motion.
According to experts, although the technology still present of the limits, it represents progress that could increase pressure on Ukrainian logistics chains.
The Ukrainian authorities stressed that these attacks are part of a systematic effort to compromise transport infrastructures, vital for military supply and civil life, given that the country depends heavily on the railways after closing the airports. The growing use of drones has also increased the risks for air defense operations, with reports by Shaheds that approach the helicopters mobilized to respond to attacks.
Although the material damage is limited, Ukraine recognizes that the attacks report a strategic change of focus by Russia. By concentrating long -haul drones on trains and convoys, Moscow aims not only to cause immediate losses, but also to weaken confidence in the Ukrainian logistics routes.
This evolution shows how Russia is adapting Iranian technology to compensate the lack of air superiority, exploiting new means to affect mobile objectives deep in the enemy territory.
Source: The War Zone / Defence Blog | Photo: x @clashreport | This content was created with the help of the AI and reviewed 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
