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Ukraine's Defense Boosted: Interceptions, Drone Production, and Strikes
9/13/2025
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- Ukraine's Air Force intercepted over 60 Russian missiles and drones, with strikes in Sumy and Kostiantynivka causing damage but no casualties.
- The UK plans to mass-produce thousands of interceptor drones for Ukraine under Project Octopus, aiming to reduce reliance on costly air-defense missiles.
- Ukraine's intelligence service confirmed successful strikes on Russian military positions, including a $60 million ship in the Black Sea.
- Ukrspecsystems, Ukraine's largest drone manufacturer, will invest £200 million in the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and enhancing defense collaboration.
