Shmyhal: Ukraine will deploy a thousand interceptor drones per day for air defense.
According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal announced plans to use a thousand interceptor drones daily to protect against possible attacks from Russia.
'This level will be achieved. I cannot talk about what the level is today, but this level will be implemented very soon.'
Shmyhal noted that currently Ukraine has over 800 drones that are used at night. Therefore, it is important to exceed this figure. The main task is to create a powerful infrastructure for drone management, which includes ground complexes, radars, and artificial intelligence elements.
Improving the air defense system
The implementation of a thousand interceptor drones into the Ukrainian army will strengthen the air defense system and protect civilian infrastructure from possible threats from Russia.
Ukraine is preparing to enhance its air defense capabilities by planning the deployment of a thousand interceptor drones for effective protection against threats. This decision aims to improve the protection of the country's infrastructure from possible attacks.
Increasing the number of drones will not only strengthen defense capabilities but also ensure operational monitoring of airspace. The integration of new technologies opens new opportunities for the Ukrainian military in counteracting threats and protecting civilian facilities.
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