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U.S. Sending Ukraine ‘Kamikaze’ Drones for Donbas Battle

Josie Ensor

National Post, Apr. 23, 2022

“The delivery in recent weeks of Soviet-era T-72 tanks to Kyiv from the Czech Republic and other NATO allies has effectively eroded Russia’s advantage.”

The U.S. will supply Ukraine with deadly “ghost drones” developed specifically for Ukrainian forces to use against Russian troops.

The 120 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems that Washington is sending to Kyiv are to be used in the battle for the contested Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.

Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said: “I have authorized a further drawdown of US$800 million in arms, equipment and supplies for Ukraine to strengthen its defences to counter Russia’s new offensive in the east. We stand united with Ukraine.”

A U.S. Department of Defence official described the Phoenix as a “one-way” self-destructing “kamikaze” drone that “delivers a punch,” very similar to an Aerovironment Switchblade.

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