{"id":3505,"date":"2025-10-28T12:48:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=3505"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:48:18","slug":"zelensky-drone-interceptors-flamingo-ruta-250-fighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/main-news\/zelensky-drone-interceptors-flamingo-ruta-250-fighters\/","title":{"rendered":"Zelenskyy announces large-scale increase in drone production and replenishment of the air fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Ukraine plans to produce up to 800 interceptors per day<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1097\">President <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"930\">Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> announced ambitious plans for the Ukrainian defence industry and the Armed Forces: <strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1024\">by the end of 2025<\/strong> Ukraine intends to produce <strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1094\">500-800 interceptor drones per day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1353\">\u00abBy the end of next year, we plan to reach the capacity of 500-800 interceptor drones daily,\u00bb the Head of State said, stressing the importance of rapid production scaling to protect airspace and counter massive enemy attacks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1411\">\u00abFlamingo\u00bb and \u00abRuta\u00bb in combat use<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1771\">Zelenskyy also said that <strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1554\">this year, Ukraine intends to conduct significant strikes on targets in the territory of the Russian Federation with Flamingo and Ruta missiles\u00ab<\/strong>, adding that <strong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1621\">These weapons have already been used in combat situations<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1625\" \/>According to him, work on such systems is ongoing, and their operational use is part of the country's strategy to strengthen its long-range capabilities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1826\">The plan to replenish the fleet is up to 250 aircraft<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2122\">In addition to the development of missile and unmanned systems, Zelenskyy also mentioned plans for aviation: <strong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1971\">Ukraine aims to get up to 250 new combat aircraft<\/strong>, In particular <strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2007\">F-16, Gripen and Rafale<\/strong>. According to him, this is part of a long-term programme to strengthen the capabilities of the SAR and guarantee security for the future.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2154\">Context and meaning<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<li data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2304\">The mass production of interceptors should strengthen defences against drone and missile attacks, reducing pressure on civilian infrastructure and military facilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2449\">\n<p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2449\">The combat use of the Flamingo and Ruta means that Ukraine is developing its own long-range capabilities, which could affect the balance of deterrence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2628\">The purchase of hundreds of fighter jets is a strategic goal that requires time, international 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