"Shaheds" nearly hit homes: a military expert explains why Russia launches drones at such low altitudes (video).

The Russian army has begun deploying strike drones "Shahed" over Ukrainian territory at very low altitudes. One such drone has been captured on camera.

The Russian army's drone flew barely above single-story houses. This is reported by various Telegram channels.

"If we assume that the height of such houses is approximately 3 meters, then the drone was flying at an altitude of no more than 10-20 meters," the report states.

Military-political analyst Dmitry Snegirev explained to "Telegraph" why Russians have started using this tactic. According to him, at low altitudes, the "Shahed" drone effectively avoids detection by electronic warfare systems, and consequently, air defense systems.

"There is a so-called dead zone that makes it difficult to detect aerodynamic targets at low altitudes, and 'Shaheds' fall into this category. In other words, it effectively makes their neutralization impossible, not only with the use of F-16s but also other systems. This also pertains to electronic warfare systems. Because if we look at the statistics, up to 40% of targets are lost in location. This reflects the capability of electronic warfare systems to influence either the moment of deviation from the target or their complete neutralization, leading to a loss of control over the drones. Hence, this tactic is employed. Additionally, Russians have also attempted to paint them dark at night and use other materials that make detection difficult, and they are experimenting," the expert stated.

Dmitry Snegirev added that Russians launch several dozen drones from various locations, but they converge on the target simultaneously. They can also deploy decoys to overload air defense systems and find weaknesses within them.

"It's worth mentioning that the Ukrainian Defense Forces have developed an effective tactic for neutralizing them. This involves mobile groups. There are several strategies that are favorable for them but should not be disclosed," Snegirev noted.

In response to a question about what can be used to shoot down a "Shahed" flying at low altitude, the military expert replied that mobile fire groups and small arms would be more effective, although many factors are involved.

"Mobile fire groups, which the Ukrainian Defense Forces have recently demonstrated, showcase an innovative approach to this issue. This includes the Gepard produced in Germany, which operates quite effectively against them. There are many means of destruction, plus air defense systems," he commented.

As for small arms, he mentioned that using them is undesirable due to the risks posed in urban areas.

"This increases the risk of civilian casualties. There are several options, but the most objective is mobile groups," Snegirev concluded.

Earlier, "Telegraph" reported on what Toretsk looks like from above after the scorched earth tactics employed by the Russians.