Ukraine is working on a drone named “Sting” specifically designed to intercept Russian-launched Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, which are of Iranian origin, as reported by The Telegraph. Developed by the Wild Hornets group, the Sting aims to provide a more efficient means of protecting Ukrainian cities from drone attacks than traditional anti-aircraft defenses.

The Sting will have a top speed exceeding 160 km/h and can operate at altitudes up to 3,000 meters. Its design features a classic quadcopter structure, with a central dome housing the warhead and camera. Operators will pilot the drone from the ground using virtual reality goggles, giving them a direct view of its flight path.

Future upgrades for the Sting include an AI-based guidance system, which would enable the drone to autonomously lock onto enemy targets.

This will be the first UAV purpose-built to counter the Shahed-136, enhancing Ukraine’s defenses against drone-based threats.

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