Russia copies Ukraine’s drone-interceptor advances – Syrskyi
The Russian military is replicating Ukraine’s successful technological solutions, particularly in the field of drone interceptors, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a monthly briefing on the development of unmanned systems on Sept. 11.
“Intelligence reports show the enemy continues to adapt and, as usual, copy our successful technologies, especially in the area of interceptor drones,” Syrskyi said. “We are in a direct technological race, where the advantage will go to those who not only modernize but stay ahead.”
Ukraine must continuously improve existing solutions and develop new technologies and tactics for unmanned systems, he stressed.
Russia is increasing the range of its drone strikes, necessitating stronger Ukrainian electronic warfare units.
“This requires enhancing our electronic warfare capabilities. We are scaling up these capabilities and already seeing results,” he said, adding that the number of enemy drones neutralized by these means rose in August.
Ukrainian drones struck over 60,000 targets in August, with kamikaze drones and strike bombers accounting for the largest share of destroyed Russian equipment and personnel, according to Syrskyi.
The “drone line” remains a priority, he emphasized, with efforts focused on training crews, forming new units, and expanding structures.
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