Ukraine approves Bird of Prey drones for combat operations

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry on Wednesday approved the indigenously manufactured Bird of Prey unmanned aviation system for unmanned operations as the war drags on despite US delegating ceasefire talks between Kyiv and Moscow.

“The Bird of Prey has already proven its effectiveness in destroying enemy armored vehicles and fortified firing positions,” a statement from the defence ministry read.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy sites during talks brokered by the United States, which offered to ease pressure on agricultural exports as a first concrete incentive to Moscow.

In parallel statements, the White House said that each country “agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.”

About Bird of Prey drones

Bird of Prey is an advanced, compact weapon system designed for integration with drone platforms, enhancing infantry capabilities by enabling precise engagement of low-signature targets in complex environments, including urban settings and force protection scenarios.

It supports various modular, multi-role, and multi-caliber armaments, maximizing flight time and mission duration. Equipped with advanced algorithms and autonomous target recognition, the Bird of Prey detects, classifies, and tracks targets day and night.

On the war front

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s advisor Dmytro Lytvyn has claimed that Russia has struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure at least eight times since President Vladimir Putin ordered a halt to such attacks last week.

“Moscow is a city built on lies, no surprise to anyone in Ukraine. But the reality is – since March 18, they’ve been hitting our energy sites with bombs, attack drones, and FPV drones,” Lytvyn said.

Last week, Putin ordered to cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy facilities for 30 days after Russia rejected Washington’s previous proposal for a temporary halt in fighting.

With inputs from agencies