Syrskyi outlined priorities in the fight against Shahed drones.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, spoke about the strategy for fighting the strike drones known as 'Shahed' that are attacking the rear cities of Ukraine. He emphasized that the enemy has upgraded these drones, making them less vulnerable, but this threat remains serious.
Syrskyi pointed out the limitations of guided missile resources in Ukraine and stressed the importance of mobile fire groups in targeting strike UAVs. According to him, the effectiveness of MFG reaches up to 40%. One of the directions for countering 'Shaheds' is light aviation, particularly helicopters.
In addition, army aviation and electronic warfare means continue to be involved in repelling drone attacks. Syrskyi also emphasized the importance of technological competition in warfare and noted that Ukrainian defenders are already working on countering new Russian drone developments.
In discussing the measures being taken to protect and combat strike drones in Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief highlighted the seriousness of this threat and the need for continuous improvement of countermeasures.
Summary
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are actively working on developing a strategy to combat strike UAVs, which pose a serious threat to the country. The main approaches include the use of light aviation, army aviation, and electronic warfare means. An important factor is the constant improvement of countermeasures against new developments of strike drones.
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