Ukraine is accelerating the construction of anti-drone nets to protect against Russian UAVs in border areas. By the end of 2026, 4,000 km of anti-drone protection for roads is planned.
“Near the front line, Russia uses drones as a tool of terror against civilian vehicles, rescuers, and repair crews. By order of the President, we are strengthening the protection of frontline territories and speeding up the construction of anti-drone nets. The focus is on roads that ensure uninterrupted logistics and the functioning of communities near the combat line,” said Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
An additional ₴1.6 billion has been allocated from the budget for anti-drone nets. In February, despite difficult weather conditions, 125 km of roads were additionally covered and 55 km of net structures were restored.
The installation speed of anti-drone protection increased from 5 km per day in January to 12 km per day in February, significantly improving the safety of military movements and ensuring stable functioning of frontline communities.
“In March, we plan to cover 20 km of roads per day. By the end of the year, we plan to deploy another 4,000 km of anti-drone protection along roads,” Fedorov added.
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At the same time, fortification construction has been accelerated in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions to ensure resilient defense and effective counteraction against Russian offensive actions.
