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Ukraine Boosts Helicopter Defense Against Rising Drone Threat

9/29/2025

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Ukraine is expanding helicopter deployment for air defense after reporting success intercepting Russian drones, per Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Helicopters can shoot down up to 40% of drones, prompting modernization for better detection.
Russia has launched Shahed-type drones from Kacha airfield in Crimea, including Odesa wine factory attack; the site is the twelfth confirmed Shahed launch point, expanding Russia's drone infrastructure.

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Ukraine is expanding helicopter deployment for air defense after reporting success intercepting Russian drones, per Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Helicopters can shoot down up to 40% of drones, prompting modernization for better detection.
Russia has launched Shahed-type drones from Kacha airfield in Crimea, including Odesa wine factory attack; the site is the twelfth confirmed Shahed launch point, expanding Russia's drone infrastructure.