Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- Russia has intensified drone attacks on Kyiv with new jet-powered weapons, putting additional pressure on Ukraine's air defence network. The drones fly higher and faster than earlier models. As a result, Ukrainian forces face greater difficulty intercepting them.

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Moscow has launched waves of the drones against the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks. The attacks have triggered frequent air raid alerts and disrupted daily life. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the attacks and promised a response. Ukrainian experts say the new weapons challenge the defence system developed after Russia's 2022 invasion.

The drones reportedly use Chinese-made miniature jet engines...