Fedorov rules out mass installation of anti-drone nets in Zaporizhzhia, more effective methods available

There are currently no plans to install anti-drone nets on a large scale in Zaporizhzhia, as more effective methods of countering strike drones are available.

This was announced at a briefing by the Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.

"There are more effective ways to combat Molniyas [Russian Molniya UCAVs] than installing anti-drone nets. Dozens of Molniya drones can be shot down in a day, sometimes closer to a hundred, and a large number are jammed by electronic warfare," Fedorov said.

He added that anti-drone tunnels are large-scale structures designed to protect microdistricts in the city, and such nets must be installed near each entrance, which can block entrances and passageways.

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According to the Head of the Regional Military Administration, the effectiveness of anti-drone nets on a city-wide scale may be questionable in this case.

As reported, the Air Defense Forces destroy about 50% of Shahed-type drones approaching the city.

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