Ukrainian military receives more than 1.2 million drones in 2024, defence ministry confirms

This extensive deployment includes over 40,000 reconnaissance multirotor drones, 12,000 of which are equipped for night operations. In addition, 5,000 fixed-wing reconnaissance UAVs, such as the Shark, Hor, and Furia models, have been supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

On the offensive front, more than 6,000 deep-strike combat drones, including the AN-196 “Lutiy” and Firepoint models, have been provided. The Ministry has also delivered over 2,000 reusable attack UAVs like the Nemesis, Kazhan, and Vampir, alongside more than 5,000 reusable FPV quadcopters.

A significant contribution comes from the FPV kamikaze drones, with 1.1 million units delivered by the State Service for Special Communications under Ministry orders. These drones are tailored to meet the specific operational requirements of combat units.

Looking ahead, the Ministry of Defence plans to deliver an additional 100,000 UAVs by the end of 2024. “Ensuring the Armed Forces are equipped with modern UAVs remains a priority, strengthening the nation’s defence capabilities and enhancing combat effectiveness,” stated the Ministry.

Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.