Zelenskyy: Over 12 turrets installed in Kyiv to counter jet-powered drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that more than 12 turrets designed to counter jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles have been installed in Kyiv, and another eight are due to be installed in Kyiv Oblast.

Source: Ukrinform, citing Zelenskyy during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Details: Responding to questions regarding defence against jet-powered UAVs, Zelenskyy said that the capital has begun installing automated combat modules.

Quote: "We have started installing turrets. More than 12 have already been positioned in the capital and an additional eight .50-calibre units are currently being set up for Kyiv Oblast."

Details: Ukrinform clarified that the equipment in question consists of automated combat modules configured for .50-calibre machine guns.

Background:

• On the morning of 4 October, Russian forces attacked the Pivnichnyi (North) Bridge in Kyiv yet again.
• Shortly after, Zelenskyy posted a video showing the Russian drone strike on the bridge.

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