Kyiv starts installing turrets to defend against jet-powered drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv has initiated the installation of turrets to defend against jet-powered drones. The president mentioned that 12 turrets have already been installed in the capital, and eight more "fifty-caliber" turrets will be added to the Kyiv region. In addition to this, Ukraine is working on various fronts to counter jet-powered drones.

According to Zelensky, the first results from the small-missile program are anticipated by the end of October, and if successful, these missiles could be rapidly scaled up for mass production.

Russian forces have reportedly intensified their use of jet-powered drones in recent months. These drones fly three to four times faster than traditional models, making them incredibly challenging for mobile firing teams to counter. They also come at a significantly higher cost compared to conventional drones. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in late September that Ukraine currently lacks an "antidote" to Russian jet-powered drones.

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