Zelensky announced difficulties in the production of Ukrainian interceptor drones
Ukraine is facing difficulties in producing drones to intercept Russian drones due to a shortage of engines.
Quick Look
- Vladimir Zelensky admitted that there are difficulties in the production of Ukrainian drones to intercept Russian drones.
- The main problem is the lack of engines.
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Why It Matters
Vladimir Zelensky gave an interview to the Financial Times, talking about problems in the field of unmanned aircraft.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Vladimir Zelensky admitted that Ukraine faces difficulties in producing drones to intercept Russian drones.
The lack of engines is one of the difficulties in the production of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
MOSCOW, October 2 - RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky admitted that Ukraine faces difficulties in producing drones to intercept advanced Russian drones, in particular due to a shortage of engines, the Financial Times newspaper, to which he gave an interview, reports.
“(Zelensky - ed.) said that the race to counter Russian drones has encountered difficulties, including a shortage of engines for their (Ukrainian - ed.) interceptors,” the publication writes.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine “really imports a lot of engines” and produces some itself, but this is not enough.
Open Questions
- What engine volumes exactly does Ukraine need?
- Which countries currently supply engines?
