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Zelensky says Ukraine needs faster interceptor drones for defence

Zelensky says Ukraine needs faster interceptor drones for defence

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that four companies have developed new interceptor drones, with one having the most successful technology. Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Kyiv, using new jet-powered models capable of speeds reaching 600 kilometres per hour. Ukrainian air defences are struggling to intercept these faster drones, making strong aerial defences critical for the autumn.

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