Ukraine's commander-in-chief names key task of Ukraine's Armed Forces: scaling up interceptor drones
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has stated that the primary task of the Ukrainian army at this stage is to develop and strengthen the interceptor UAV sector in order to counter Russia's large-scale attacks.
Source: Oleksandr Syrskyi, following the results of a monthly meeting dedicated to countering Russian attack UAVs
Details: He said that Russia has not abandoned its intentions to seize Ukrainian territory and is continuing to carry out large-scale air attacks, trying to plunge Ukrainian cities and villages into blackouts. In this regard, the Armed Forces of Ukraine must continue to destroy the means of air attack that Russia uses every day and every night.
Syrskyi emphasised that the priority is to increase the number of interceptor UAVs, ground stations and radar assets, as well as to expand the volume and quality of crew training.
Quote: "Our key task at this stage is to strengthen the interceptor UAV sector, increase the number of relevant drones, ground stations and radars, and scale up the volume and quality of crew training.
This project has been implemented for a long time and has my full support. Interception lines are being created at a certain distance from large cities within the layered system. The number of applications of interceptor UAVs and their effectiveness are gradually increasing. Meanwhile, I emphasised the need to intensify this work, speed up the procurement of relevant weapons and equipment, and strengthen the manning of the relevant units."
Details: In addition, he said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are continuing to form separate air-defence divisions of unmanned systems and are creating regular interceptor UAV units in training centres. Army and light aviation resources are also being used to counter Shahed drones, including with the support of international partners.
Syrskyi noted that the Russians are actively using weather conditions, modernising attack drones and changing their tactics, in particular, attacking at ultra-low altitudes. In response, Ukraine is adapting its countermeasures and changing the air defence system to achieve the required results.
Background: In September, Syrskyi emphasised the need to create new technologies and tactics for the use of unmanned systems, as Russia is copying successful Ukrainian technologies and extending the strike range of its drones.
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