Ukraine’s “Dovbush T40” Can Strike Targets Beyond the Ural Mountains: Ministry of Defense Has Codified the New Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

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The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has officially recognized the domestic “Dovbush T40” unmanned aerial vehicle system. It is a multifunctional strategic-level unmanned aerial vehicle designed for in-depth reconnaissance, fire control, and high-precision strikes against targets located at a considerable distance from the front line.
This is stated on the agency's website.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the system’s range is sufficient to strike targets beyond the Ural Mountains and in Russian Siberia.
The “Dovbush T40” has a wingspan of nearly 5 meters and can remain airborne for more than a day. During testing, the drone confirmed its stated tactical and technical characteristics.
Among its key advantages are:
- ultra-low radar cross-section;
- a high-performance engine with an electronic fuel injection system;
- the ability to operate in two modes – as a kamikaze drone or for dropping munitions;
- resistance to electronic warfare;
- state-of-the-art technological equipment.
The system was manufactured at a Ukrainian company that specializes in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Previous models from this manufacturer – the “Dovbush T20” and “Kotygoroshko” UAVs – have been in use on the front lines since 2022.
The “Dovbush T20” was previously used for medium-range reconnaissance, real-time artillery fire correction, and precision strikes. Based on operational experience and feedback from the military, the developers created the “Dovbush T40”, a strike system with a longer range and greater firepower.
As a reminder, in the first half of August, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have shot down at least 25 Ukrainian “Flamingo” missiles – more than in all of July.
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Iryna Mazipchuk managing editor
All materialsShe studied at the School of Journalism at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. She has been working in journalism since 2011. She has worked for the television channels Channel 5, PravdaTUT, STB and ZIK.