Zelenskyy: we are creating new helicopter groups to protect against drones

New helicopter groups to fight drones

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy During a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, he announced the creation of additional helicopter groups, which should strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces in countering enemy drones.

According to him, The main purpose of these divisions - Rapid response to air threats, including massive attacks by “shaheds” and reconnaissance drones, which Russia is increasingly using against Ukrainian cities.

«Additional helicopter groups will be formed. We are working with partners to provide Ukraine with more of the necessary types of aircraft and helicopters to strengthen its defence,» Zelenskyy said.

Strengthening the defence of frontline areas

During the discussion at the Meeting, the following issues were discussed The most challenging regions - those located near the frontline and the state border. It is there that the largest number of drone attacks are recorded, often causing large-scale destruction of energy and infrastructure facilities.

New helicopter groups will be able to operate more quickly й provide more effective protection for critical facilities, They will also coordinate with air defence units and mobile firing groups.

Cooperation with partners and building aviation capacity

Zelenskyy also emphasised that Ukraine is actively cooperating with international partners to get additional helicopters, aircraft and equipment for aerial reconnaissance.

This will be part of a broader programme to strengthen the country's defence capabilities to prepare for the difficult winter period and new waves of Russian drone attacks.

«We cannot allow the enemy to leave our regions without light or heat. That is why defence of the sky is our top priority,» the President stressed.

Context.

In recent weeks, Russia has dramatically increased the number of nighttime drone strikes on energy facilities in Ukraine. In October alone, air defence forces shot down more than 600 Shahed drones, but some of them still reached their targets.

Formation of helicopter groups will be an important element a new air defence strategy, The army aviation will play a significant role alongside anti-aircraft systems and mobile calculations.