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Ukraine boosts drone output to 100k; Trump OKs Patriot production

7/18/2026

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Ukraine will raise medium-range strike drone output to 100,000 units to hit Russian logistics and energy sites.
Analysts say the drones have disrupted Russian supply lines, limiting fuel, food, and ammunition for front-line troops.
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in July 2026, ending oversight of the drone program.
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, labeling an escalation able to end the war.

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Ukraine will raise medium-range strike drone output to 100,000 units to hit Russian logistics and energy sites.
Analysts say the drones have disrupted Russian supply lines, limiting fuel, food, and ammunition for front-line troops.
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in July 2026, ending oversight of the drone program.
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, labeling an escalation able to end the war.