Russia deploys LTE-controlled drones resistant to jamming in Zaporizhzhia attacks

Russian forces have begun using FPV drones equipped with LTE modems to attack Zaporizhzhia this week, according to preliminary assessments. The technology makes these drones significantly harder to disrupt through conventional electronic warfare techniques.

The use of LTE-controlled drones represents an escalation in Russian drone tactics, as commercial cellular networks are more difficult to jam than traditional military communication frequencies. This development suggests Russian forces are adapting their unmanned systems to overcome Ukrainian air defense and electronic warfare capabilities. The shift to LTE modems indicates a move toward harder-to-intercept drone operations in strikes against civilian and military targets in Zaporizhzhia.