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EXPLAINER | 'Kamikaze drones': What are the weapons Russia is using in Ukraine?

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A view of damaged Kharkiv governor's office and a wrecked vehicle is seen after Russian army's missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
A view of damaged Kharkiv governor's office and a wrecked vehicle is seen after Russian army's missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Anadolu Agency

Russia launched dozens of "kamikaze" drones on Ukraine on Monday, hitting energy infrastructure and killing five people in the capital of Kyiv. Ukrainians have nicknamed them "mopeds" for the loud whirring noise their engines make as they fly overhead.

Ukraine says they are Iranian-made Shahed-136 attack drones - loitering munitions that cruise towards their target before plummeting at velocity and detonating on impact. Kyiv moved to cut ties with Iran because of their use on Tuesday.

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