Ukraine accelerates production of high-speed interceptor drones against jet-powered "Shaheds" – Zelenskyy
Drone Industry
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, with the main issue being the acceleration of all processes for producing high-speed interceptor drones to counter jet-powered "Shaheds."
He reported this on social media, according to Censor.NET.
On the production of interceptors
According to the president, Ukraine has manufacturers capable of accomplishing this task. Prototypes have already been developed, and work is underway to bring the new weapons to the required level of effectiveness.
Zelenskyy thanked all developers and manufacturers for their work for the country and its people, stressing the importance of completing the task within the specified timeframe.
Involving businesses
- The president said that the meeting also discussed in detail the potential involvement of businesses in the production, supply and configuration of certain types of air defence systems. Specific deadlines and tasks were also set for this area.
According to Zelenskyy, the overall objective is to bring the defence industry and cooperation with partners to a level that will provide Ukraine with a sufficient quantity of high-quality, high-speed interceptor drones and low-cost missiles, as Russia increases the production of its own high-speed attack weapons.
Intelligence and asymmetric actions
The president noted that Ukrainian intelligence had clear information about the enemy’s plans and that available resources were being directed towards providing a clear response to the threat.
"We will also act asymmetrically. The relevant operations have been approved," Zelenskyy added.
