US sends «kamikaze drones» to Ukraine – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries

We are talking about the drones Switchblade 300 and the larger Switchblade 600, which are produced by American AeroVironment.

The 300 version can hit targets at a distance of just under a mile, while the larger one has a range of well over 30 miles.

Weigh 2.5 kilos

The drones are equipped with cameras and rockets. They weigh only 2.5 kilos and can be carried in a small backpack. Military experts believe they will give Ukraine a whole new opportunity in the fight against Russia.

Both drone models can be set up and taken into use in a short time and can be used against, for example, tanks, artillery or cars.

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced that the United States will send military aid to Ukraine for a total of over one billion dollars, something equivalent to just over 9 billion Norwegian kroner.

The broadcast marks a shift in US arms exports. Primarily, the wart has sent defensive weapons, such as anti-tank weapons and anti-aircraft guns.

Politicowhich is among the many media that have written about the drone delivery, write that they can be in the air for up to 30 minutes before they are steered towards the target by an operator on the ground.

Used in Afghanistan

The weapon was first used by US special forces in Afghanistan. The United Kingdom is among the countries that have such drones in use.

In addition to Politico also has among other things NBC News, CNN and the news agency AP have been informed that the USA is sending the drones to Ukraine.

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New emergency meeting at the UN

On Thursday, the UN Security Council will have a new emergency meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, Albania, France and Ireland have requested a new emergency meeting.

– More than 3 million people have fled Ukraine, and the human suffering is getting worse with each passing day. We have asked for the meeting to ensure that all members of the Security Council are up to date on the situation for the civilians and the consequences of this terrible war, says Norway’s UN Ambassador Mona Juul in a comment to NTB.

– Norway will continue to put heavy pressure on Russia to stop the hostilities, she says.

The World Health Organization, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the UN Political Office (UNDDPA) will deliver speeches during the meeting.

– Russia commits acts of war crimes and targets civilians, tweeted Britain’s UN delegation on Wednesday.

– Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine is a threat to us all, write the British.

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