Ukraine launches program to protect frontline cities from Russian drones, says Zelenskyy

According to him, the program, developed by the Unmanned Systems Forces Command, has already received support at the state level and is ready for implementation.

Zelenskyy also emphasized that the initiative provides for "a set of measures to detect, intercept, and neutralize enemy drones that threaten the city."

The president noted that similar programs have also been launched "for other border settlements that are in high-risk areas."

The head of state expressed expectations that these steps will become "part of a broader strategy to protect frontline territories."

Ukrainian interceptor drones

Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal previously announced a significant ramp-up in the production of systems to counter Russian aerial attacks. According to him, Ukraine will soon reach a level of one thousand interceptor drones per day.

Ukraine already has interceptor drones in service that are capable of effectively fighting Russian drones, including those equipped with jet engines, such as the Iranian Shaheds.

To strengthen defensive capabilities, an agreement with the United Kingdom on the joint development and production of advanced military equipment was announced in the autumn. This cooperation involves the exchange of technologies to enhance the national security of both countries.

In addition, Ukrainian engineers and companies are actively working on developing specialized interceptor drones to combat Russian KABs (guided aerial bombs). It is noted that Ukrainian specialists have already created cheap and effective interceptor drones that have successfully destroyed hundreds of enemy Shaheds.

Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew attention to the main challenges associated with intercepting these unmanned aerial vehicles.