This year, Ukraine aims to produce a record number of drones, according to President Zelensky.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) enable the containment of the enemy and maintain a safe distance. This year, Ukraine aims to set a record for the quantity and quality of drones.

During a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this.

Zelensky stated that drone production in Ukraine is currently more efficient than anywhere else.

"This year, we in Ukraine want to set a record for the quantity and quality of drones that we produce and receive from our partners. We are focusing on drones that our brigades need to hold the front lines," the president declared.

Zelensky clarified that this also includes drones necessary for Ukraine's security: maritime drones, as well as UAVs for long-range strikes on military targets and enemy infrastructure.

"We have already signed a significant number of contracts, and many more are in progress. I urge all of you to be more actively involved in increasing the drone arsenal. Ukrainians have the most experience in Europe in using drones, and we also have the greatest capabilities in Europe to produce them. So invest more in this Ukrainian strength. Because after the war, this will also become your strength," the president added.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to establish a new branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – the Drone Systems Forces.