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Cal Turrets to Hunt Russia’s Jet
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine has deployed over 12 automated gun turrets in Kyiv to counter faster Russian jet-powered drones, with plans to install an additional eight systems in the Kyiv region.
- These turrets are automated combat modules equipped with .50-caliber machine guns, aimed at enhancing air defense against increasingly sophisticated UAV attacks.
- President Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukrainian forces intercept 85% to 92% of conventional Shahed-type drones, but jet-powered drone interception rates are lower, between 50% and 70%.
- Ukraine is employing a combined air defense strategy, including the use of F-16 fighter jets and seeking additional suitable weapons to address the challenges posed by faster drones.
- The announcement coincided with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Kyiv, during which Germany pledged over €1.3 billion in support for Ukraine, including funding for weapons and energy infrastructure.
