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Russian AI-Enabled UAV Used for Targeted Attacks in Ukraine Conflict

September 14, 2026
oecd:2026-09-14-2b60View source ↗

What happened

Russia's Ministry of Defense released footage of the Yolka UAV, which uses AI to autonomously identify, track, and intercept enemy drones. The AI system calculates flight paths and executes attacks, actively contributing to destruction in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Reported impact

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Classification

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Relevant governance controls

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Control mapping is analytical. It does not state that any control would have prevented the incident.

Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
Primary source
Russian AI-Enabled UAV Used for Targeted Attacks in Ukraine Conflict
2026-09-14