US EditionScotland to send fishing nets to Ukraine to defend against drone attacks
Scotland donates 280 tonnes of used salmon farm nets to Ukraine to create physical barriers against frequent lethal drone attacks, aiding frontline defense efforts.
- Scottish Government officials will dispatch 228 used salmon-farm nets weighing 280 tonnes to Ukraine following a request from the Ukrainian government for anti-drone protection.
- Ukraine's Minister for the Development of Communities requested used fishing nets for anti-drone defences as near-daily drone attacks caused many deaths, with the UN recording 577 killed and 3,288 injured in 2025.
- Trapping propellers, the nets stretch between poles to form tunnels or drape over roads, trenches and vehicles, forcing attackers to expend more drones despite no 100 per cent guarantee.
- The Directorate for International Trade and Investment pledged £216,000 to help ship over 280 tonnes of used fishing nets from the Scottish Government to protect frontline infrastructure and roads.
- Donor countries including Denmark, Sweden and France have provided fishing nets for anti-drone roles, with Danish fishing nets once banned after Brexit and Swedish fishermen donating hundreds of tonnes amid Europe's largest war since WW2.
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Scotland sends 280 tonnes of anti-drone nets to Ukraine
More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets from Scotland will be sent to Ukraine to help counter Russian drone attacks, the Scottish Government has announced. The nets, previously stored for recycling, are being repurposed following a direct request from the Ukrainian government. According to the Scottish Government, 228 former salmon farm nets weighing around 280 tonnes will be shipped to Ukraine to be used as overhead anti-drone netting protect…
▶️ Ukraine will soon enter its fifth year of war. The population is plunged into a daily hell. In the areas closest to the front line, the threat has become permanent, especially because of drones. In 2025, 9,000 aircraft hit the city of Kherson. This new weapon forced the Ukrainians to hide under a network of fishing nets. This raw material has even become much more sought after than medical aid. (International).
Scotland To Send 280 Tonnes of Fishing Nets To Help Ukraine Defend Against Drones
More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets from Scotland are to be sent to Ukraine to help defend against Russian drone attacks as the war approaches its fourth year. The salmon farm nets, which had been stored ahead of recycling, will now be repurposed after a direct request from the Ukrainian government. The nets will be draped above roads and key sites in eastern Ukraine, where they are designed to catch the propellers of low flying explosive …
Supporting Ukraine’s defence against Russia
Scotland sending fishing nets to repel drones More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets will be sent from Scotland to Ukraine to help the nation defend itself against deadly Russian drone attacks. The used salmon farm nets had been stored ready for recycling but will now be sent to Ukraine following a request from its government. Vital infrastructure and strategic locations in Eastern Ukraine will be protected as the nets are draped overhead cat…
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