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Ukraine Boosts Defense with New Helicopter Units Against Drones

10/15/2025

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine plans to form helicopter units to bolster defense against Russian drones.
The plan follows a meeting with military officials and aims to improve army aviation capabilities.
Russia produces about 4,000 drones monthly.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's military commander, said helicopters can shoot down up to 40% of drones in favorable conditions.
Ukraine is ramping up interceptor-drone production to target Russian drones mid-flight.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine plans to form helicopter units to bolster defense against Russian drones.
The plan follows a meeting with military officials and aims to improve army aviation capabilities.
Russia produces about 4,000 drones monthly.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's military commander, said helicopters can shoot down up to 40% of drones in favorable conditions.
Ukraine is ramping up interceptor-drone production to target Russian drones mid-flight.