The Ukrainian government has announced a significant increase in its defense budget, allocating an additional 5 billion hryvnias (approximately $128 million) for the procurement of attack drones. This decision underscores the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare, particularly for Ukraine in its efforts to gain a strategic advantage over Russian forces. Prime Minister Shmyhal and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko have both highlighted the allocation, emphasizing the role of drones as a critical component of the country's military strategy. Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, further elaborated on the tactical shift, noting that drones are becoming the main strike weapon of ground units and are central to the confrontation between drones and electronic warfare (EW). The development and deployment of unmanned systems are seen as key to overcoming the numerical superiority of Russian forces, with Syrskyi prioritizing the development of these technologies. The emphasis on drones is part of a broader strategic approach, with President Zelensky mentioning new defense packages and the need to strengthen international cooperation in drone technology.
💪 "There will be new defense packages, in particular scarce artillery", - Zelensky 🦅 "Ukrainian drones are already producing strong results, and we need to significantly strengthen the international component of cooperation. The front should feel our increase in drones." https://t.co/w6SATN1mcs
Drones are key to gain advantage over Russia, Ukraine army chief says https://t.co/4MtRdMf2iZ
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky: "Technologies and manufacturability are the keys to our edge over the enemy. Unmanned systems are of the essence here, so my priority is developing their use... We're looking for asymmetric solutions to ensure…
The development of unmanned systems, or drones, is key to give Kyiv an advantage over 'a numerically superior' Russian forces, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said https://t.co/xrPtkFRjI8
Drone warfare is 'priority' to fight Putin huge army, says Ukraine's defence chief https://t.co/DBye1BFnhn
Drone warfare is 'priority' to fight Putin's huge army, says Ukraine's defence chief https://t.co/zVVAyelrh8
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🦿 Developing unmanned systems is my priority – Ukraine's commander-in-chief https://t.co/KtivWcvCXo
The development of unmanned systems, or #drones, is key to give Kyiv an advantage over “a numerically superior” #Russian forces, #Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says. https://t.co/QclRhfzApP
Drones are key to gain advantage over #Russia, #Ukraine army chief says https://t.co/Gr2k3ojErc
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: "...unmanned attack systems are gradually becoming the main strike weapon of ground units in a combined military battle. The confrontation between drones and EW has come to the fore, and the one who will be the… https://t.co/kvpzFhZFUs
🛸 Ukrainian government allocates additional 5 billion hryvnias for purchase of drones https://t.co/zXgzZDJfz7
⚡️The Ukrainian government is allocating an additional UAH 5 billion (around $128 million) to purchase attack drones for the military, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko reported. 📷: AFP https://t.co/sa6Tu5aCQz
⚡️Ukrainian government allocating $128 million for procurement of attack drones. The Ukrainian government is allocating an additional Hr 5 billion (around $128 million) to purchase attack drones for the military, said Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.https://t.co/yRSFCxH23i
🇺🇦🦅 "The government has allocated an additional 5 billion hryvnias for defense purposes, which will be used for the purchase of drones", - Prime Minister Shmyhal https://t.co/PNGWohaBMg