Zaporizhzhia deploys anti-drone nets at public transport stops
Anti-drone nets are being installed at public transport terminals in the Kosmichnyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Zaporizhzhia. In addition, the city plans to install 200 concrete shelters.
This was announced by Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov during a television broadcast, Ukrinform reports.
According to Fedorov, the growing number of drone attacks has prompted the authorities, together with relevant services, to strengthen anti-drone protection along both national highways and within urban areas.
“Anti-drone nets will be deployed at terminal stops in the Kosmichnyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts to protect public transport. Similar nets will also be installed along major transport corridors. Of course, this is difficult to implement in an urban environment because there will still be enough gaps through which drones could enter if the enemy conducts targeted attacks,” he said.
However, analysis of previous FPV drone strikes indicates that many of them hit targets randomly. Therefore, according to Fedorov, anti-drone nets could provide an additional layer of protection.
A second line of defense involves installing concrete protective structures near public transport facilities and other locations where large numbers of people gather. The regional governor noted that the city currently requires around 200 such shelters.
“We have held talks with international partners regarding the first 50 structures, which are expected to be delivered within the coming months,” Fedorov said.
He also stressed that specific local roads have already been selected for enhanced anti-drone protection measures.
As previously reported, Russian forces significantly increased drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia between late May and June. The city has also come under attack by FPV drones delivered by larger drones such as Molniya and Shahed systems.
According to intelligence reports, Russian forces have been instructed to intensify FPV drone strikes against civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia.