Yolka (drone interceptor)
UAV / Droneconfirmed
Yolka is a Russian handheld interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to counter small enemy aerial drones. It was first reported in July 2025 and has been described in Russian media as a "fire-and-forget" anti-drone system intended for frontline and point-defense use.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Origin | Russia |
| Introduced | 2025 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Speed | 230 km/h |
| Range | 3 km |
| Guidance system | Fire-and-forget; EO+AI |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | — | confirmed |
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