How Putin is using ‘Zadira' laser weapons to counter Ukrainian drones

Upping its offensive in Ukraine, Russia has now claimed to have used powerful laser weapons. Yury Borisov, Russia's deputy prime minister in charge of military development said the 'next generation' weapons had been used to burn up drones launched by Ukrainian forces. Borisov also warned of even more powerful laser weapons systems - ones that can burn up drones and other equipment - and indicated that it was this that had been deployed in Ukraine. "The first prototypes are already being used there," he said, adding the weapon is called Zadira. Watch this video for more details.