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Ukraine Says It Now Downs 55% of Russia's Jet-Powered Shahed Drones
Original: Ukraine Now Neutralizes 55% of Russia’s Jet-Powered Shahed Drones, Zelenskyy Says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is now neutralizing 55% of the jet-powered Shahed drones Russia uses in its nightly aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The claim highlights progress in Kyiv's air defenses against an escalating drone campaign, though it also implies that nearly half of the modified, faster drones are still getting through. The figure is drawing attention as Russia ramps up drone production and attacks continue.
Why now: Zelenskyy's new statistic on drone interception rates arrives amid ongoing Russian aerial attacks and debate over Ukraine's air-defense capabilities.
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