US EditionKyiv Bolsters Air Defense with $6.2 Million Drone Interceptor Program
KYIV, UKRAINE, JUL 11 – Kyiv invests $6.2 million in interceptor drones and operator training to counter nearly 550 Russian drone attacks recently, enhancing the capital's air defense system.
- Kyiv authorities announced on July 11 that they allocated Hr 260 million for a drone interceptor program to defend Kyiv’s skies.
- Following the announcement, Russia intensified drone and missile attacks across Kyiv, prompting urgent calls for enhanced air defense support from allies.
- Tkachenko reported that nearly 550 Russian drones were intercepted in recent months, demonstrating the system’s proven effectiveness, with Zelenskyy highlighting lives saved and infrastructure protected.
- Following the proven results, Kyiv plans to expand capacity with a training center and mobile units across the capital and suburbs.
- Kyiv launches a 260 million-hryvnia drone defense system supported by international partners, after intercepting nearly 550 Russian drones in recent months to protect the city.
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