# Zelensky says Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russian jet-powered drone use grows

https://mins.news/en/item/83456

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-02 12:33 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-aims-to-produce-up-to-400-interceptor-drones-as-russian-jet-powered-drone-use-grows-zelensky-says/

> Ukraine could produce up to 400 interceptor drones by the end of October to counter Russia’s expanding use of jet-powered attack drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Kyiv is testing five high-speed designs, but engine shortages and a budget shortfall are slowing development and mass production. Russia launched about 500 drones at Ukraine over the past day, roughly half jet-powered and harder to intercept.

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