Kyiv Hands Over 2,300 FPV Drones And 50 EW Systems To Defense Forces

2025-06-22 01:14:03

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced this on Telegram , as reported by Ukrinform.

The 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade received 1,800 FPV drones - adding to the 2,200 drones delivered earlier this year. In total, UAH 79 million has been allocated from the city budget for the brigade's urgent operational needs.

Meanwhile, the 411th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems“Yastruby” received 500 FPV drones, three reconnaissance UAVs, 50 EW systems (both vehicle-mounted and trench-based versions), and related communication gear. Nearly UAH 50 million has been allocated to the regiment so far this year.

Klitschko noted that since the beginning of 2025, the Kyiv community has sent more than 20,000 UAVs of various types to the frontline.

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Overall, the Kyiv City Council has earmarked UAH 6 billion this year to support Ukraine's Defense and Security Forces.

Photo credit: Vitali Klitschko, Telegram

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