 Russian troops used new kamikaze drone Scalpel in Ukraine. In the war against Ukraine, Russian troops have begun using a new kamikaze drone, the Scalpel, according to TAS. The drone was designed by Vostok Design Bureau. We have started low volume production of the Scalpel platform and are currently producing 20 products per month. If necessary, production can be increased significantly. At the moment, a batch of 15 Scalpels have been delivered to the Russian troops, the source said, Scalpel, a Russian single launch unmanned aerial vehicle designed to engage ground targets. The drone is suitable for most ammunition used by Russian troops with a payload weight of 5 kg. The drone has a takeoff weight of up to 10.5 kg, a cruising speed of up to 120 km an hour and a range of up to 40 km. The device can fly for two hours and is launched from a catapult. Russian troops actively use drones. They use mostly Iranian shaheads as well as indigenous developments. Russia uses its kamikaze drone, the Geranium II. A detailed comparison of this drone with the Iranian shahead can be found on the Internet.