Ukraine can produce 4 million drones annually - Zelenskyy
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (president.gov.ua)
Ukraine is capable of producing 4 million drones annually. 1.5 million drones have already been contracted, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Second International Defense Industries Forum.
"The total number of drones we are currently capable of producing annually in Ukraine is 4 million. Over 1.5 million have already been contracted," Zelenskyy emphasized.
He also noted that Ukrainian forces are already using a new class of Ukrainian weaponry – the long-range Palianytsia missile-drone. Additionally, the Armed Forces of Ukraine use other long-range drones and naval drones.
According to the President, Ukraine's new ballistic missile has successfully passed flight tests.
Ukraine also possesses Neptune missiles and produces at least 15 Bohdana self-propelled artillery vehicles monthly.
Background
Previously, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine plans to produce 1.5 million drones this year.
The Ukrainian government has also launched a pilot project to certify drone operator schools.
It is worth noting that drones are one of the main expendable resources in the war, as Ukrainian forces effectively use them to destroy Russian soldiers and their equipment.
