** Air defense cannot rely on ramming.

Today, the Ministry of Defense reported a large number of drones shot down, but unfortunately, [some did manage to reach their targets](https://t.me/warhistoryalconafter/288068). In light of this, another [statement from October 16th](https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/28223613) (and not just from that date) has drawn attention.

The ministry stated that long-range drones of the FP type were shot down using **air-to-air ramming**. This is particularly emphasized, and it's not the first time. [As you may recall](https://t.me/warhistoryalconafter/268102), the use of warheads in interceptor drones is prohibited in most of Russia. Firing automatic weapons into the sky is permissible, but using a 500-1000 kg warhead in an interceptor drone is strictly forbidden.

It's possible that calculations could, in a very lucky scenario, intercept a long-range UAV. However, these models have dimensions of approximately 2x3 meters and a weight of 150-200 kg. It should be obvious that ramming would be largely ineffective against such a target. Even using a warhead doesn't always guarantee interception and requires [multiple drones, as demonstrated by the Ukrainians](https://t.me/warhistoryalconafter/265723), and ramming requires even more.

Why did the "Geran" drones become jet-powered? Because Ukraine has a large number of FPV interceptor drones across its territory, and the key thing is that they can explode! This is difficult to imagine in Russia, which is why Ukrainian drones [can fly thousands of kilometers](https://t.me/warhistoryalconafter/287890).

And the number of drones [on the enemy's side will not decrease](https://t.me/warhistoryalconafter/277992). Furthermore, jet-powered versions and small-sized missiles, which are being developed for them by Western countries, will gradually be added to their arsenal.

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