Russia’s drone tech is a looming terror risk — now available on eBay
Russia's drone technology poses a significant risk as it becomes increasingly accessible, even on platforms like eBay. The evolution of low-cost drones used in the Ukraine conflict has led to the development of simple yet effective interceptor drones. These developments raise concerns about the potential for misuse in terrorist activities.
- ▪Russia's Yolka drone interceptor is a low-cost weapon that relies on impact speed to neutralize targets.
- ▪The Yolka costs approximately $500 to produce and is designed for ease of use, requiring no advanced skills.
- ▪These drones could potentially be repurposed for more dangerous applications, such as targeting aircraft.
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Opinion Russia’s drone tech is a looming terror risk — now available on eBay By David Hambling Published June 4, 2026, 6:30 a.m. ET Smoke rising from buildings in Kyiv after a Russian drone and missile strike on June 2, 2026. Photo by Eugene KOTENKO / AFP via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A decade or two ago, air travelers were right to worry that terrorists, emboldened after 9/11, might seek to take down airliners with shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles. That threat has receded — but a new one is emerging from the battlefields of Ukraine, one that’s far more insidious and difficult to tackle. A threat that you can buy on eBay.
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