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Jet-Powered Shahed Interceptors From Two Companies Successfully Tested In Combat — Zelenskyy

et-powered interceptors designed to counter Russian Shahed attack drones have successfully undergone combat testing, with systems developed by two companies already demonstrating their capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, UATV English reports. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine is now examining the results of the tests and looking for ways to accelerate the deployment of the…

Jet-Powered Shahed Interceptors From Two Companies Successfully Tested In Combat — Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that jet-powered Shahed interceptors, developed by two companies, have successfully passed combat tests. These interceptors are designed to counter Russia's use of Shahed attack drones against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Zelenskyy said that the systems developed by the two companies have already demonstrated their capabilities during the tests.

Ukraine is now reviewing the test results to find ways to expedite deployment and mass production of the interceptors. Contracts for the systems are being signed, and Zelenskyy emphasized the need for additional funding to scale up production. He discussed the funding gap with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and stated that Ukraine is preparing proposals to address the resource shortage for expanding production.

The development of these high-speed interceptor drones aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia's increasing use of Shahed-type attack drones.

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