{
  "id": 15186494,
  "title": "Air Force already shoots down 55-60% of jet-powered Shahed UAVs; new solutions coming soon – Zelenskyy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/air-force-already-shoots-down-55-60-of-jet-powered-shahed-uavs-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T11:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1221885.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the high success rate of 55-60% in shooting down Shahed jet drones launched by Russian forces. He emphasized the effectiveness of the Ukrainian air force in intercepting these drones and announced plans to increase the stockpile of 20-mm rounds for F-16s. The ammunition is expected to arrive soon, according to Zelenskyy. Additionally, new solutions such as cheap missiles and domestically produced turrets are being deployed and ramped up for production.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported high success rates in shooting down Shahed jet drones launched by Russian occupiers using the air force, while also announcing new measures.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian air force shoots down 55-60% of Russian Shahed UAVs.",
    "F-16 ammunition stockpile increased with new 20-mm rounds.",
    "Cheap missiles and domestically produced turrets deployed."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}