5 hrs ago

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Tests New Weapon Against Russian Drones

Ukraine is testing a new weapon that can stop drones.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it successfully destroyed a Shahed drone.

The weapon was made by Ukrainian developers.

He said some technical improvements are still needed.

Ukraine’s military reported shooting down 187 airborne targets overnight.

Zelenskiy said 93% of Russian drones were intercepted.

Ukraine has been working quickly on anti-drone technology since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

It is also asking Western countries for more defenses against ballistic missiles.

Key facts

Weapon status: A Ukrainian anti-drone weapon is undergoing testing, with some technical details still needing refinement.
Reported successful test: Zelenskiy said the weapon hit and destroyed a Shahed drone overnight.
Airborne targets downed: Ukraine’s military reported downing 187 airborne targets overnight.
Interception rate: Zelenskiy said 93% of Russian drones were intercepted overnight.
Development focus: Ukraine has focused on interceptors as an efficient and cheaper way to counter drones.
Additional defense needs: Ukraine says it needs more Western interceptors to defend against ballistic missiles.
European system: Kyiv is pressing for rapid development of a European-designed air defense system known as Freyja.

theprint.in · 5 hrs ago