What are 'dragon drones', Ukraine's latest weapon against Russia?

Ukraine is adding little-known incendiary weapons to its armoury in its battle to fend off the ongoing Russian invasion, including "fire-spitting" drones reminiscent of dragons. On Wednesday, Ukraine's Defence Ministry posted videos on the social media platform X showing a Ukrainian drone raining down what appeared to be fire – but was molten metal – on forested positions presumed to be hiding Russian units. "A'dragon drone' in the direction of Kharkiv", the post from the ministry read, referring to Ukraine's second-largest city, which has been the target of repeated Russian bombing. Analysts say the weapon is a new and innovative introduction of an age-old weapon into the strategy of a Ukrainian military that has shown its growing proficiency in using small drones. Here's what to know about the new "dragon drones": Dragon drones carry a substance called thermite.