Ukraine is actively developing the production of its own drones to abandon Chinese DJI Mavic. The first thousands of Ukrainian drones have already been handed over to the military at the front, Forbes reports.
Pre-trial restrictions have been chosen for two entrepreneurs suspected of embezzling over 90 million hryvnias during the procurement of drones for the Defense Forces. They face detention or bail in the amount of 12 and 15 million hryvnias, respectively.
Two officials of the State Special Communications Service and two representatives of private companies were notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 90 million during drone procurement. DJI Mavic 3 and Autel Evo Max 4T drones were purchased in 2023 at prices that exceeded market prices by 70-90%.
Over 7,500 participants of the MHP Run4Victory 2025 charity races raised more than 5 million hryvnias. The funds are directed to the purchase of drones and robotic systems for Ukrainian military units.
On September 7, Lutsk gathered over 1300 participants from different parts of Ukraine for the MHP Run4Victory charity half-marathon. Among them were military veterans, professional athletes, and amateurs.
Information about the occupation of Kamianske is not true. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding the defense, and the situation is controlled by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi.
Most UAVs are not subject to mandatory registration, and personnel will not undergo flight medical examination.
Russia is increasing the production of UAVs with the help of China, which undermines Ukraine's leadership. The Russians aim to produce millions of drones in 2025.
A charity run in Kanev raised over UAH 300,000 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
China is increasing the supply of drones to Russia, while reducing their sales to Ukraine and Western countries. Russia uses Chinese equipment, and Beijing does not stop trying to recruit Chinese people into military units.
China has stopped selling drones to Ukraine, but continues to supply them to Russia. Ukraine has found alternative reconnaissance drones, including FPV, and strike drones.
Two British universities have suspended the activities of Ukrainian societies due to the purchase of drones for the front. Such actions may violate charity laws.
In December 2023, Pope Francis personally donated money for a Mavic drone to the 93rd Brigade "Kholodny Yar. " This brigade has been fighting in eastern Ukraine since 2014.
The National Police liquidated a criminal group that defrauded customers of UAH 11 million by failing to deliver over 100 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The fraudsters took full prepayment and then disappeared.
Zelenskyy emphasized at the Headquarters on increasing the production of drones of all types, including the development of ground robotic complexes. He noted progress in the production of drones with fiber optics and "deep strikes".
Since the beginning of the day, 123 combat clashes have taken place. Russian invaders launched 70 air strikes and dropped 96 guided aerial bombs.
The Brovary community purchased and handed over 10 MAVIC 3 PRO and MAVIC 3T quadcopters to the military unit. The community also recently handed over a vehicle to the 95th Air Assault Brigade.
Servicemen can send and receive cargo up to 30 kg for 1 hryvnia via Nova Poshta in five frontline regions. To use the service, you need to generate a barcode in the Army+ app.
Russian troops switched from the use of armored vehicles to the tactics of small assault groups in the Kurakhove direction. The enemy also began using fiber-optic drones that are resistant to electronic warfare.
The 114th Separate Tank Brigade received 7 Toyota Hilux pickup trucks, 31 quadcopters and generators from Kyiv Oblast. This year, the total amount of assistance to the military from Kyiv region exceeded UAH 1 billion.
The defenders received drones and special equipment from the Vadym Stolar Foundation.
Russian troops are using the fog to approach Ukrainian positions in small groups near Lyman. The enemy became more active near Terny, Yampolivka and Dibrova, conducting up to 30 attacks per day.
Serhiy Rykov, an ophthalmologist, exchanged two of his paintings for a combat drone for the 72nd Brigade and supplies for 3D modeling. The doctor plans to paint a large canvas to exchange for the tank.
The Ministry of Defense has allocated UAH 1. 89 billion for the purchase of drones for combat brigades. 55% of the funds will be spent on Mavic drones with night vision, and 18% on FPV kamikazes.
Rangers of the 4th and 8th SOF regiments destroyed a platoon of Russians with three APC-82s on their territory. The operation included mining the area, the use of FPV drones and Mavic, and some of the occupiers surrendered.
The Belaya Tserkva community purchased 20 Toyota Hilux pickups for the 72nd separate Mechanized Brigade named after Chernykh Zaporozhtsev. A batch of drones and generators was also handed over to the military.
Brave1 was developed by three Ukrainian analogues of the Chinese Mavic UAV, which are already used at the front. The drones comply with NATO standards, have electronic warfare protection and automatic landing.
Kyiv-based RMA is preparing a new batch of more than 200 MAVIC 3T and FPV drones for three military brigades. The equipment is intended for reconnaissance, fire control and security on the front line.
8 Ukrainian manufacturers presented domestic drones with the characteristics of the Chinese Mavic. 6 teams successfully completed 10 km flight missions, demonstrating their developments to the military command.
Kyiv RMA has handed over 30 Mavic 3T drones and 13 electronic warfare systems to the First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard “Bureviy”. The equipment was purchased with a subvention from the regional budget to strengthen defense capabilities in the eastern part of Ukraine.
