13:52 06-10-2025

“Molniya-2” Drones Surpass “Lancet” in Combat Use

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Russia’s “Molniya-2” kamikaze drones saw over 2,200 launches in September 2025, far surpassing the “Lancet” UAVs and setting a new record in battlefield use.

In September 2025, Russia’s «Molniya-2» kamikaze drones were deployed far more frequently in the special military operation zone than the well-known «Lancet» UAV series, according to data shared by the Telegram channel Voennyi Osvedomitel («Military Informant»).

The report states that over 2,200 «Molniya-2» launches were recorded during the first month of autumn — a sharp increase from 850 in August and a new record for the system. In comparison, «Lancet» drones were used roughly 400 times during the same period.

Analysts highlighted that the more affordable and versatile «Molniya-2» has now pulled significantly ahead of its widely recognized counterpart.

The catapult-launched «Molniya-2» is a twin-engine, fixed-wing UAV capable of carrying up to six kilograms of payload and striking targets at distances of up to 30 kilometers.