Russia Begins Mass Deployment of Autonomous AI-Equipped Molniya Strike Drones in Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces have initiated the mass deployment of an autonomous, AI-equipped version of the Molniya strike drone in Zaporizhzhia. This advanced drone operates without a control antenna, relying on a camera and an onboard computer for navigation, target acquisition, and attack, potentially making it fully autonomous. Ukrainian defense minister adviser Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov highlighted the new threat, noting that traditional UAV detectors are no longer effective against these AI-enabled drones.