Ukraine boosting production of combat drones – Air Force spox

"Ukraine is not sitting idly by, we also have capacities working at a high level, I mean enterprises that can now produce combat drones. Our partners will help us with these weapons, we will also build up combat UAVs," Yuriy Ihnat, Spokesperson for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said during the United News nationwide telethon, commenting on a Shahed drone production factory in Russia.

As noted, Ukraine currently produces more powerful UAVs that have a long range and a large explosive charge. At the same time, according to Ihnat, it is necessary to strengthen the counter-drone means.

"Means of countermeasures also need to be developed – rifle, missile, electronic warfare equipment which can affect the activity of these aircraft vehicles," Ihnat said.

As reported, during yet another missile attack on the night of June 13, the enemy launched 14 cruise missiles, 11 of which were destroyed by Ukraine’s air defense forces. One Shahed-136/131 combat drone was downed also.

As of 09:30, six people were killed in a Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. The search and rescue operation is underway.