#combat drone

Ukraine has redefined its defense capabilities to resist Russian aggression. Over 1,000 days of relentless fighting since February 2022, the nation’s weapons production has surged, driven by an expanding portfolio of advanced projects.

Russia’s “3-day” full-scale invasion of Ukraine is nearing 1000 days of war, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces defying expectations and dismantling what was once seen as the world’s second-best army. From troops to tanks, Russia’s losses have been staggering—thanks in part to Ukraine’s arsenal. Which weapons are making a difference?

“Two girls died,” says Slava, a Kherson local who survived a Russian drone attack, his scarred hands a painful reminder. He glances at the bus stop where we’ve paused, and twitches. “Let’s move,” he says. Bus stops, he knows too well, are prime targets.