The UAV, which bears a resemblance to the Iranian-designed Karrar drone, utilizes the Telefly jet engine, though with a greater thrust than the Geran-3 model, according to HUR.

Ukraine and the United Kingdom are set to begin producing 1,000 Octopus interceptor drones per month starting in February.

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has showcased the potential of drone warfare and just how effective they can be. The interceptor drones, in particular, have emerged as a key combat tool that has even managed to down enemy aerial vehicles carrying missiles.

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches its fifth year, the character of the war continues to evolve into a technical struggle shaped by drones, electronic warfare, and the ability to strike at depth.

The latest wave of attacks, carried out with deep-strike drones, targeted a missile and artillery arsenal as well as fuel depots that feed Russian operations against Ukrainian cities. While Kyiv maintains formal ambiguity about some individual strikes,

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has achieved a record average supply of interceptor drones in December and January, delivering over 1,500 per day to counter Russian Shahed loitering munitions.

On a warfront dominated by satellites, precision missiles and long-range drones, Ukraine has quietly opened a new chapter in low‑tech air defense. Pilots are climbing into 1970s‑era propeller trainers,

The NC-13 strike company's commander told Business Insider that the drone's primary objective was to suppress Russian troops from advancing for weeks.