'A new kind of war': Inside Ukraine's hidden factories mass-producing combat drones
Ukraine is rapidly developing a military drone industry, producing combat drones to counter Russian attacks. Hidden factories in western Ukraine are assembling kamikaze drones and interceptor systems, with workers from various backgrounds contributing to the effort. Ukrainian officials claim that their advancements in drone technology position them as leaders in battlefield innovation, offering valuable insights to allies like the U.S. and Israel.
- ▪Ukraine is producing combat drones to attack Russian assets and intercept Iranian-supplied drones.
- ▪The drone industry in Ukraine has evolved into one of the fastest-growing military sectors globally.
- ▪Ukrainian officials assert that they are ahead of other countries in drone technology, which is transforming modern warfare.
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Innovation 'A new kind of war': Inside Ukraine's hidden factories mass-producing combat drones Ukraine's combat drones pull double duty — attacking Russian assets and shooting down Iran-supplied Shaheds By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published May 23, 2026 9:40am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Exclusive: Inside Ukraine’s hidden drone factories shaping the future of warfare Fox News Digital goes inside secret drone factories in western Ukraine, where workers build kamikaze attack UAVs and drones to take down Iranian Shaheds used by Russia.
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