(KYIV) – Ukrainian forces have successfully adapted Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology to bolster their own domestic arsenal. The Ukrainian military is now deploying the Blyskavka, a fixed-wing strike drone developed through the reverse engineering of the Russian Molniya, also known as the “Flash” UAV. The original Russian device is constructed from inexpensive, lightweight materials, making it difficult to track via radar or intercept with traditional anti-aircraft measures. Although the Molniya resembles a toy, its strength lies in its low production cost and simplicity. Russian forces have utilised the Molniya for diverse roles, including strikes behind the front lines,…