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Zelensky called Russian jet drones a serious problem

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Zelensky called Russian jet drones a serious problem

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Vladimir Zelensky said that the new jet drones of the Russian Armed Forces pose a serious problem for Ukraine, noting that stocks of 20-mm ammunition to intercept them are dwindling, despite the fact that F-16s and MiGs shoot down about 60% of such targets.
He also accused Russia of stockpiling hundreds of ballistic missiles.

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Why It Matters

In August, Sergei Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, admitted that Kyiv was lagging behind in the "drone race" and had failed to create an interceptor to combat jet-powered drones.

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MOSCOW, October 4 – RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky called the new jet drones of the Russian Armed Forces a serious problem, writes Strana.ua.

“According to him, F-16s and MiGs shoot down about 60% of such drones, but stocks of 20-mm ammunition are dwindling,” the publication says.

At the same time, Zelensky said that Russia has accumulated hundreds of ballistic missiles.

In August, Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Sergei Beskrestnov admitted that Kyiv is lagging behind in the “drone race” and has not been able to create an interceptor to combat jet drones.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Ukraine will try to restock 20mm ammunition in the coming weeks to improve interception of Russian drones
Likely · Within weeks
Russia will continue to increase production and use of jet drones and ballistic missiles in the conflict
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

When will Ukraine be able to replenish its reserves of 20 mm ammunition?
What measures are being taken to develop our own jet drone interceptor?
Exactly how many ballistic missiles has Russia accumulated and where are they located?

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This article was originally published by РИА Новости.