# On The Wings Of The Wind: Ukraine’s Answer To The Glide Bomb

An episode of [Terykon](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6824717076), 15 Jul 2026, 11 min.

Audio: https://audio.terykon.com/2026/terykon-4850.mp3

Bottom Line: Near Dobropillia, in Donetsk oblast’, a Ukrainian aerostat seen over a drone-saturated road introduces the balloon family led by the DART missile, released from 12 to 18 kilometers, guided by satellite navigation and then flying deaf to jamming. Balloons costing about $200 drain russian air defense, prevailing west-to-east winds favour Ukraine, and graphite warheads suggest a blackout munition. Drawing on historical precedents, the analysis concludes that cheap, persistent presence in the air is now a strategic capability. On The Wings Of The Wind: Ukraine’s Answer To The Glide Bomb By Giorgio Provinciali and Alla Perdei · 15 July 2026 · terykon.com Narrated by an AI-generated voice. Text by Giorgio Provinciali and Alla Perdei (Terykon).

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