dailyloe.com – Ukrainian forces have significantly slowed Russian advances and reclaimed territory over the past week. They have also devastated Russia’s oil export capacity during this period. According to one estimate, Ukraine has halved the Russian rate of advance in three months.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured agreements with several Gulf states for drone technology exports. These deals involve sharing Ukrainian drone expertise in return for joint production support. Zelenskyy confirmed agreements with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar this week.
He stated they are also working with Jordan and communicating with Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain. Gulf nations are interested in Ukraine’s experience in countering drones. They seek to build a layered defense system against modern threats.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskii said drone production is key to Ukraine’s battlefield success. In March, combat sorties of drone interceptors increased by almost 55% from February. Syrskii wrote this update on Telegram on Monday.
He previously stated that first-person view drones cause 90% of Russian casualties. These remote-controlled FPV drones have become crucial weapons. Their effectiveness continues to shape the conflict’s dynamics.
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced increased purchases of engineering mines and drone ammunition. Purchases in early 2026 equaled more than half of all 2025 purchases. Fedorov predicted they would be significantly higher by year’s end.
This systematic increase in drone resources strengthens Ukraine’s defensive posture. The strategy combines international partnerships with domestic production scaling. It represents a multi-faceted approach to countering Russian military operations.[]
Source: Al Jazeera
