Anti-drone nets are being installed at public transportation stops in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, work has begun on installing anti-drone protective nets at public transportation stops.
These measures are intended to enhance residents’ safety during air raid alerts amid the growing threat of drone attacks.
“Work has begun at the first transit complexes. We are installing additional anti-drone protective nets to protect residents during air raid alerts,” he said.
According to the regional governor, Russian forces have intensified their drone attacks in recent weeks and are employing new strike tactics. In light of this, a special meeting was held in the region with representatives from law enforcement agencies, critical infrastructure, and relevant city and regional services.
Following the discussion, a series of decisions were made to strengthen security measures in the Zaporizhzhia region, including the installation of additional protective measures at public infrastructure facilities.
Anti-drone nets at bus stops are intended to reduce risks to the civilian population during potential drone attacks and increase the level of protection for people in crowded areas.
Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, announced the start of the work on Telegram.
Ukraine plans to manufacture about 10 million drones this year and has the potential to double that figure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made this statement on June 16 during an online address at the Reuters NEXT Europe forum following meetings on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian.
Russian troops attacked civilians in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, using an FPV drone. Three people were killed in the strike, according to Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.
As a reminder, Russia attacked the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, causing a fire.
Prior to that, Russian KAB bombs struck the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving several people wounded.
Five rescuers from the State Emergency Service were killed as a result of a Russian attack on Kharkiv.
