Multiple outlets report that some Ukrainian drone systems can still complete missions even after Russian forces disrupt their communications with operators. The described scenario is that Russian jamming can break or degrade the link between a drone and its controller. In that case, the drones are said to be able to switch to an alternate mode that uses onboard targeting capabilities, including the ability to lock onto targets. According to the reporting, this target-lock or similar guidance allows the drones to navigate to and engage selected targets without continuous remote control. The accounts focus on the technical implication of electronic warfare: jamming may interfere with operator control, but it does not necessarily prevent the drone from reaching its intended objective if the system has autonomous or semi-autonomous guidance. The reports do not provide specific details such as the exact drone models, operational range, or confirmed testing results, but they consistently describe the same basic capability—continued guidance after communications are severed by jamming.