Russian industry is preparing Antidronin conversion kits so troops in the field can turn standard rifle cartridges into shot loads against drones, Izvestia reported.

The kits are made for 5.45, 7.62 and 12.7 mm ammunition and were tested by a Russian Ministry of Defense structure. Modified rounds have already been used in the SVO zone.

A coordinator known as Korsar said a four-man reconnaissance group fired the ammunition from issued assault rifles, downed 35 drones and withdrew without losses. Commentators said the approach would let soldiers rely on standard rifles instead of carrying separate shotguns.