How drone attacks are changing the rules and the costs of the Ukraine war

Damaged houses after Russian rocket attack in Usatove village near Odesa, Ukraine, on Monday. Picture: AP/Michael Shtekel

Ukraine has unveiled a new long-range weapon, a mix of drone and missile technology that Kyiv believes will significantly boost its ability to combat Russian military attacks.

Ukrainian promotional material suggested the “rocket drone”, called Palianytsia, will have a range of 700km, and could bring around 250 Russian military targets within range, opening a new phase of the air war.