# Zelensky says Ukrainian aircraft down more than half of Russian jet-powered drones

https://mins.news/en/item/104351

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-17 13:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/over-half-of-russian-jet-powered-drones-downed-by-ukraines-aircraft-zelensky-says/

> Ukrainian warplanes down about 55-60% of the jet-powered drones Russia launches, Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine is working to secure more ammunition for its F-16s and deploying newer, cheaper missiles and anti-drone turrets. Zelensky said anti-ballistic missile defenses remain the country’s most critical gap.

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