Ukraine's FP-2 drone levels up in high-value target hits (aerospaceglobalnews.com)

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It is unclear what has been driving the uptick, but it’s possible the FP-2 is benefiting from refinements in flight stability and potential mesh networking. The latter would allow the FP-2 to operate at extended ranges with more precise and synchronised attacks.

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[-] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 5 points 10 hours ago

Just wildly speculating here but could it be that the Starlink whitelisting has allowed the Ukrainians to use it inside of Russia?

[-] The_v@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago

Couple of ideas.

Ukraines long range precision attacks have lots of targets and tools now. They are sending up large masses of drones and missiles constantly. Russia's anti-air capabilities are likely being overwhelmed just like Ukraine's at times. Ukraine's successful hits on the main AA ammo facilities might also be contributing to some shortages.

I also wonder if the introduction of the flamingo is making the Russian anti-air more aggressive closer to the front (firing at more potential targets). This is allowing ukraine more opportunities to destroy them.