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What is a drone assault?
A drone assault involves using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to attack targets. These can range from small, inexpensive drones to larger, more sophisticated ones. In this story, 98 drones were intercepted, showing they are a significant, but often stoppable, threat in modern warfare.
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