Since November 2024, Russian media and Telegram channels have increasingly begun to feature documentation of the Russian military’s use of the Molniya-2 loitering munition – an advanced version of the Molnya fixed-wing loitering munition. These UAVs are fitted with various payloads, either fully improvised or based on standard ammunition, most notably TM-62 mines. Footage of the successful operational use of the Molnya-2 in the field has also become more prevalent.
There is a growing need for inexpensive, easy-to-assemble UAVs capable of carrying larger explosive payloads, as demonstrated by the Russian forces’ increasing use of Molnya-2 systems. This trend highlights the Russian military’s emphasis on cost-effective solutions that can be rapidly deployed to achieve strategic objectives.
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