Ukraine tests four new missile types, says Zelenskyy
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukraine has developed four types of missiles. Domestic weapons are currently undergoing testing, according to an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukrainian Radio.
The head of state stated that the Ukrainian army is now one of the most powerful in the world. The troops have received various types of weapons from partners.
According to the president, changes in the private and public sectors over nearly three years have led to the Ukrainian Armed Forces becoming the most technologically advanced in Europe. Zelenskyy believes that while Ukraine has not yet achieved significant results in drone production and electronic warfare systems, progress is being made.
"We have developed four types of missiles, and tests are currently underway. Next, we are focusing on naval drones, which have destroyed a large part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet," said the president.
Zelenskyy added that the 2025 budget includes 775 billion hryvnias for the production of Ukrainian drones. Additionally, there is guaranteed funding from international partners.
Weapon production in Ukraine
During the war, Ukraine has increased the production of drones, electronic warfare systems, and other weaponry. President Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine has developed the Palianytsia drone-missile and domestically produced ballistic missiles.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine has surpassed the milestone of producing 100 missiles domestically.
Furthermore, Ukraine is cooperating with partners on weapon production. The defense consortium Rheinmetall is building four factories in Ukraine, as well as workshops for servicing equipment.
Ukraine has also reached an agreement with an Estonian company to test air defense missiles designed to destroy drones.
