Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, has stated that Russia’s efforts to develop its personal naval strike drones have failed.

Supply: Budanov at a briefing with journalists, as reported by Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster

Quote: "The final time they tried to make use of their experimental fashions was in early June. They didn’t ship any outcomes. The drones detonated earlier than even reaching our territorial waters. In line with our data, they have been heading in the direction of town of Pivdenne [in Odesa Oblast – ed.], in search of targets there."

Particulars: Budanov additionally commented on Russia’s capability for drone assaults from the air. He stated the Kremlin will not be able to launching 450-500 drones daily however might perform such strikes in separate large-scale assaults that happen on occasion.

"They’re certainly able to launching as much as 500 drones in a single assault," he added.

Background:

• On 30 June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is investing in its drone capabilities and intends to extend the variety of drones utilized in strikes in opposition to Ukraine.
• Ukraine’s Air Power reported that Ukrainian air defences had destroyed 4,758 Russian-launched aerial targets in June alone, together with eight Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles.

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