Mysterious Russian drone spotted in war zone

A Ukrainian expert reported seeing a new Russian drone using a round-wing airframe in the skies over Ukraine.

Russia has begun deploying a never-before-seen type of drone in the skies over Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian military electronic warfare expert. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

Serhiy Beskrestnov, also known by his nickname "Serhiy Flesh", said the device has an unusual curved wing design. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

The design is said to incorporate an arc-shaped aerodynamic structure that wraps around the frame of the FPV drone. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

This configuration, known in aerospace engineering as a closed wing or annular wing, can help increase lift characteristics while reducing wingspan, thereby improving mobility and potentially extending range. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

This design is also intended to improve the device's air endurance and strike capabilities. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

Serhiy Beskrestnov said in a public statement that Russian forces have begun using drones with a closed-arc (round-wing) configuration in operations targeting Ukrainian military assets. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

He also noted that these distinctive-looking drones were recently spotted operating in Ukrainian airspace. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

They appear to be designed for both reconnaissance, interception and ground attack purposes. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

While the exact type and manufacturer of these drones have not been confirmed, similar ring-wing drone designs have been reported by Russian state media. These designs are believed to be from a company called “Shag vpered,” based in the Yelets district of the Lipetsk region, Russia. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

It is not yet clear how widely deployed these new drones are, or how effective they will be in combat conditions. Ukrainian officials have not made any official statements about the actual combat performance of the equipment. Photo: @Serhiy Beskrestnov.

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