CapabilityC3likely · low confidenceRU · adversary

Russia unveils BM-35 rocket-launched kamikaze drone

Bottom line

Russian sources claim the BM-35 is a rocket-launched kamikaze drone with a 10kg warhead, >350km/h speed, and >200km range, allegedly unengagable by current Ukrainian interceptors.

Why it matters

Indicates a potential gap in Ukrainian air defense against high-speed, rocket-assisted loitering munitions requiring updated interceptor capabilities.

Russian sources detail the BM-35, a rocket-launched kamikaze drone featuring a 10kg warhead, speeds exceeding 350km/h, and a range over 200km. The system is claimed to be currently unengagable by existing Ukrainian interceptor systems, representing a new delivery method for loitering munitions.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

Военный осведомитель (Military Informant)source Corigin14 Aug 2026 t.me
Original text (excerpt)
Новая реактивная версия дрона-камикадзе БМ-35 с массой БЧ 10 кг и дальностью полета более 200 км . При скорости более 350 км/ч новый БМ-35 недосягаем для многих текущих моделей украинских дронов-перехватчиков. Реактивных дронов становится все больше и больше. Военный Осведомитель

NamedBM-35Topicsdrones missiles

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History · version 1 · first published 14 Aug 2026 · last substantive update 16 Aug 2026

Cite this finding

Robot War (2026). Russia unveils BM-35 rocket-launched kamikaze drone. Hetzner OSINT, 14 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-14--russia-unveils-bm-35-rocket-launched-kamikaze-drone/

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  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-14--russia-unveils-bm-35-rocket-launched-kamikaze-drone/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
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