Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered Gun Turrets Against Russian Jet Drones

Ukraine announced on Monday that it was using automated machine-gun turrets equipped with artificial intelligence to shoot down Russian jet-powered drones, as it seeks to strengthen Kyiv’s air defences.

The deployment is intended to counter drones that fly faster and are more difficult to intercept, adding pressure to the effort to protect the Ukrainian capital.

The turrets combine automated gun systems with AI technology. The announcement did not specify how much human oversight is involved in identifying targets or opening fire.

No figures were provided on the number of turrets deployed or drones intercepted. Their effectiveness against the faster aircraft therefore remains unclear.

The move highlights Ukraine’s effort to adapt its defences as Russian drone capabilities evolve, with the battle over Kyiv increasingly shaped by changes in speed and technology.