Ukraine testing five models of jet-powered drone interceptors, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is already shooting down most drones launched against it while developing new interceptor models to close the remaining gap.
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Ukraine is testing five different models of jet-powered drone interceptors, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as the country works to strengthen its defenses against ongoing aerial attacks.
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian forces are currently destroying approximately 57% of jet-powered drones launched against the country, along with between 85% and 90% of conventional, propeller-driven drones, Ukrinform reported.
Closing the gap
The new interceptor models under testing are intended to improve Ukraine's ability to counter faster, jet-powered drones, which have proven harder to intercept than slower conventional types. Zelensky did not specify a timeline for when the interceptors might be deployed at scale.
The disclosure comes as Ukraine continues to face sustained drone and missile attacks, prompting Kyiv to invest in a range of air-defense technologies, from mobile anti-drone units to domestically produced interceptor systems.
No further technical details about the five interceptor models, including their manufacturers or specifications, were included in the president's remarks as reported.
Sources
- Ukraine testing five models of jet drone interceptors – Zelensky — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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