Russia has intensified its drone campaign against Ukraine and uses a new tactic: the use of Shaheds modified with cameras and real -time control to attack moving goals.
The latest episode took place in the Chernihiv region, where a train was hit by these drones. The first attacked immobilized the locomotive, after which other drones hit the carriages. Moscow claimed that the convoy transported armored vehicles and fuel, but Ukrainian authorities declared that the cargo was civil and consisted of grain, timber and sand.
Traditionally, Shaheds – of Iranian origin and widely used by Russia – were used against stationary targets such as power plants, industrial depots and urban areas. The adaptation with cameras and modems has expanded their function, making it possible to attack moving train and road convos.
According to experts, the technology, although still having restrictions, represents a progress that can increase the pressure on Ukraine’s logistics chains.
The Ukrainian authorities emphasized that these attacks are part of a systematic effort to compromise the transport infrastructure, which is vital for both military supply and civilian needs, as the country is largely dependent on railways after the closure of airports. The increased use of drones has also increased the risk of air defense operations, with reports of Shaheds that are dangerously approaching helicopters mobilized to respond to the attacks.
Although the material damage is limited, Ukraine acknowledges that the attacks signal a strategic shift from Russia. By directing long -range drones against trains and convoys, Moscow seeks not only to inflict immediate losses, but also to undermine confidence in Ukraine’s logistical routes.
This development shows how Russia adapts Iranian technology to compensate for its lack of air superiority and exploits new methods of hitting moving goals deep inside the enemy territory.
Source: The War Zone / Defence Blog | Photo: x @clashreport | This content is made with the help of 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
