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    Ukraine developing interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks, Zelensky says

    President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on June 20 that Ukraine is quickly growing interceptor drones to defend in opposition to more and more frequent Russian drone assaults.

    In his nightly deal with, Zelensky mentioned the brand new drones would assist strengthen Ukraine's defenses in opposition to Iranian-designed Shahed drones, which Russia has been deploying in rising numbers in current weeks.

    "We’re… making separate efforts on interceptor drones, which should strengthen our protection in opposition to Shahed assaults," he mentioned, including that Ukraine's home drone manufacturing is "already delivering outcomes."

    Zelensky additionally famous that "manufacturing volumes of interceptors are already rising."

    Russian drone strikes throughout Ukraine have been breaking data in current weeks, with almost 500 drones and missiles launched in a single day on June 9 – highlighting the pressing want for efficient countermeasures.

    To assist Kyiv's protection business, Zelensky mentioned that Ukraine is working with worldwide companions to safe extra funding and is making ready new agreements forward of subsequent week’s NATO summit.

    Because the begin of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has targeted closely on growing and deploying superior unmanned methods. As of April 2025, greater than 95% of drones utilized by Ukrainian forces on the entrance line are domestically produced.

    Each Ukraine and Russia have more and more relied on drone warfare, using aerial, naval, and ground-based drones for reconnaissance and fight operations – making technological innovation a essential element of the struggle.

    ‘Massive’ Russian drone attacks on residential buildings in Odesa kill 1, injure 14Russian forces struck residential buildings in Odesa overnight on June 20, killing a civilian and injuring at least 14 others, including three emergency workers, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported.Ukraine developing interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks, Zelensky saysThe Kyiv IndependentDmytro BasmatUkraine developing interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks, Zelensky says

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