Ukraine accelerates production of interceptors for Russian jet-powered Shahed drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander's Staff on September 25, focusing on new measures to counter Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, with production of interceptors and jet engines to be accelerated. The meeting reviewed interceptor test results against Russian jet-powered Shaheds, including shoot-down rates and field experience. New defense assets were identified, and decisions were made to boost domestic production of various jet engine types. Military intelligence detailed Russia's 2027 technological plans, prompting Ukraine to adjust its countermeasures. Zelensky tasked the foreign ministry with pushing new sanctions packages targeting shadow schemes for drone and missile components. Additional decisions were made to protect critical data center infrastructure, with personal responsibility assigned to officials and intelligence chiefs for implementation.