Defense Express reported the information.Russian troops are now employing anti-drone interceptors to shoot down Ukraine's most popular long-range strike unmanned aerial vehicles, including the FP-1, Liutyi, and E-300 models based on ultralight aircraft designs. The interception tactics involve launching multiple drone interceptors both in pursuit and head-on toward incoming targets, creating a layered defensive approach.The development was somewhat anticipated, as Ukrainian Defense Forces have been using anti-drone systems for months to neutralize Russian Geran and Shahed drones. It was only a matter of time before Russian forces adapted similar technology for their own air defense purposes.However, this evolution raises serious concerns about countering the expanding Russian air defense capabilities. Long-range strikes have become a critical element in Ukraine's strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure and military-industrial facilities. While cruise and ballistic missiles remain invulnerable to drone interceptors, they are significantly more expensive and occupy a different operational niche than unmanned systems.One potential countermeasure would be increasing the flight altitude of Ukrainian long-range drones, but this approach carries substantial drawbacks. Higher-flying drones become more visible to Russian ground-based and airborne detection systems, potentially making them easier targets for traditional air defense weapons.Some reconnaissance drones are being equipped with cameras and sensors that provide signals for evasive maneuvers against interceptors. However, it remains unclear how effectively this technology can be integrated into larger, long-range systems while keeping costs low.The primary advantage of Ukraine's "deep strike" drones lies in their low-altitude flight profiles, which complicate detection by conventional enemy air defense systems. Their relatively low cost also enables mass production, overwhelming Russian countermeasures through sheer numbers. Any solution to the interceptor drone threat must preserve these critical characteristics to maintain operational effectiveness.