Full List of Drones Ukraine Has at Its Disposal

Ukraine allegedly launched a drone strike against a Russian oil rig on Tuesday, a rare attack targeting Russia's interior as it seeks to hit back against recent Russian attacks on its infrastructure.

The drone strike, which hit a military base inside Russia's Kursk region, marks the second consecutive day Russia has been targeted by strikes. Ukraine has not officially taken credit for the strike, but the country's interior affairs adviser, Anton Gerashchenko taunted Russia over a video showing a fire at the oil rig.

The strike comes more than nine months after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Ukraine invasion. Despite the large size of Putin's military, it has struggled to achieve substantial goals in Ukraine, pivoting to attacks on Kyiv's infrastructure in recent months.

Since Monday, Russia has become a target of its own strikes. Russia has alleged Ukraine is responsible, as its military leaders neither deny nor claim the attacks. Ukraine, however, does have a number of drones at its disposal to use against Russia.

Here is an overview of the drones Ukraine has in its arsenal:

Turkish Bayraktar TB2

One of the most critical drones in Ukrainian possession is the Turkish-produced Bayraktar TB2, which Ukrainian troops have used to carry out devastating damage on Russian targets.

Although attacks aimed inside Russia's borders have not regularly occurred throughout the war, Ukraine has used these drones to carry out attacks on Russian equipment, stifling Putin's military capabilities.

Bayraktar, the company that manufactures the drones, touts their ability to fly up to 138 miles per hour and can carry a payload size of up to 330 pounds. They are capable of conducting intelligence, reconnaissance and armed missions.

Switchblade Drones

Ukraine first received Switchblade drones, produced by AeroVironment Inc., when the United States authorized $800 million in security assistance for Ukraine in March. The agreement provided Ukraine with 100 of the drones, of which there are two types: the Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600.

The Switchblade 300 is meant to hit smaller targets and has a range of up to six miles. It weighs only about 5.5 pounds and can fly for up to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the Switchblade 600 is intended for use against larger targets such as tanks or armored vehicles. It weighs about 50 pounds and can fly for up to 40 minutes, with a range of 25 miles.

They are used in strikes with "very low collateral damage" and offer Ukrainian soldiers the ability to hit targets beyond the line of sight and neutralize multiple-launch rockets, David Hambling, the author of Swarm Troopers: How Small Drones Will Conquer the World, told Newsweek in March.

Phoenix Ghost Drones

The U.S. also sent Ukraine Phoenix Ghost tactical drones, which were developed by the U.S. Air Force, pledging these drones would help Ukraine "deliver a punch" to Russia.

Few details are known about these mysterious drones, but Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said when announcing the delivery that they have similar yet distinct capabilities to the Switchblade drones. Phoenix Ghost drones are designed for tactical operations and also have optical abilities to assist in strikes against Russia.

"We believed that this particular system would very nicely suit their needs, particularly in eastern Ukraine," Kirby told reporters. "It was developed for a set of requirements that very closely match what the Ukrainians need right now in Donbas."

DJI Mavic 3

Ukraine also has access to the DJI Mavic 3. These smaller, commercial drones are used primarily for locating attacks from Russia and lack advanced capabilities. They can only fly a distance of fewer than 19 miles and can only fly for about 46 minutes.