Footage shows Shahed drones flying low along Dnipro River near Kherson

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High-quality interception footage shows a group of Shahed attack drones flying at very low altitude along the Dnipro River and past the city of Kherson, according to Ukrainian military sources. The video shows the drones following the river’s course, a tactic believed to be used to reduce detection by air defences. Some of the Shahed drones appear to be equipped with rear-facing cameras, which analysts say may be intended to detect or evade interceptor drones. Shahed drones, widely used by Russian forces, have become a persistent threat to Ukrainian cities and infrastructure due to their low cost and ability to fly at low altitude. Ukrainian officials have not said when the footage was recorded but said it highlights evolving drone tactics used in ongoing aerial attacks.