The US just sanctioned the Russian manufacturer of Lancet, a $35,000 tank-smashing 'suicide' drone that has been impeding Ukraine's counteroffensive

• The US imposed sanctions against Russian manufacturer Zala Aero, which produces the Lancet drones.
• The Lancet drone is a loitering munition that stays near its target before crashing into it.
• The vehicle is small and lightweight — and effective against Ukraine's advances.

The US imposed sanctions on Thursday against a Russian manufacturer of lightweight drones that has been impeding the progress of Ukraine's counteroffensive.