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Schmidt Warns Ukraine Losing Tech Edge Without Western Aid

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 12:39 AM UTC · How we work

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Eric Schmidt warned Ukraine is losing its technological edge as Russia accelerates weapon innovation.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported 42,020 soldiers killed or wounded in August, about 1,350 daily.
Russia fitted Iranian-designed Shahed drones with Chinese jet engines, raising cruising speed to over 300 mph.
Schmidt urged Western governments to co-produce interceptors, ammunition and long-range weapons with Ukraine.
He warned without Western aid Ukraine cannot sustain its defense this winter.

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Eric Schmidt warned Ukraine is losing its technological edge as Russia accelerates weapon innovation.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported 42,020 soldiers killed or wounded in August, about 1,350 daily.
Russia fitted Iranian-designed Shahed drones with Chinese jet engines, raising cruising speed to over 300 mph.
Schmidt urged Western governments to co-produce interceptors, ammunition and long-range weapons with Ukraine.
He warned without Western aid Ukraine cannot sustain its defense this winter.