Ukraine launches new homegrown Palianytsia missile-drone - Zelenskyy
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine has deployed the new Palianytsia missile-drone for the first time. This weapon is of Ukrainian manufacture, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement at the Independence Day event.
"Today marked the first successful combat use of our new weapon. It’s an entirely new class of weapon — a Ukrainian missile-drone called Palianytsia. This is our new method of retribution against the aggressor," the head of state said.
Zelenskyy emphasized that the enemy was hit. He expressed gratitude to the developers, manufacturers, and Ukrainian soldiers.
"We know that Russia will find it very difficult even to pronounce what exactly struck them, difficult to counter, but very easy to understand why," the president added.
Arms production in Ukraine
During Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian manufacturers have ramped up their efforts, significantly increasing the pace of weapons development and production.
Over 500 state and private companies in Ukraine are involved in producing weaponry, including drones, armored vehicles, missiles, ammunition, and other military equipment.
Previously, the Ministry of Strategic Industries reported that Ukraine has the capacity to produce more than 3 million drones of various types annually.
Additionally, Ukraine has strengthened its cooperation with international partners for arms production. For example, the German defense company Rheinmetall is collaborating with Ukraine to establish a facility for repairing provided equipment and jointly producing Lynx combat armored vehicles.
