Zelensky Says Ukraine Making Progress Countering Jet-Powered Shahed Drones
President cites report from acting SSU chief on military counterintelligence efforts against Russian jet-powered drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has made "good progress" in countering Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, following a report from acting Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) chief Oleksandr Poklad, according to Ukrinform.
The report, delivered to Zelensky, detailed the results of military counterintelligence efforts aimed at addressing the threat posed by jet-powered versions of the drones, which Russia has used in strikes against Ukraine.
Ukrinform's report did not provide further specifics on the operational details of the counterintelligence measures or the scale of the drone threat addressed.
Zelensky's comments come amid ongoing Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian territory as the war between the two countries continues.
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- Zelensky after SSU Chief's report: Good progress in countering jet-powered shaheds — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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