Russia Aims to Increase Drone Production for Large-Scale Attacks on Ukraine
On July 20, 2025, Major General Christian Freud ing of the German Army stated that Russia intends to boost its drone production to the extent that it could launch simultaneous attacks on Ukraine with two thousand drones. The comments were made during an appearance on the Bundeswehr program “Nachgefragt,” according to ARD.
Freud ing emphasized that Russia is continuing to enhance its production capabilities and plans to ramp up drone assaults on Ukraine. This necessitates an improvement in the efficacy of Ukraine’s air defense systems, he noted.
According to Freud ing, there is a pressing need to explore effective countermeasures, given his previous role in coordinating German support for Ukraine. He highlighted that partners are currently deliberating new strategies to defend against drone attacks.
The general also pointed out the economic impracticality of using missiles, which can cost millions, to intercept “Shahed” drones valued between €30,000 and €50,000. He suggested that employing systems with a price range of €2,000 to €4,000 would be more cost-effective.
Additionally, he proposed a proactive approach, recommending that Russian aircraft, airfields, and defense manufacturing facilities be targeted in advance.
In a recent unprecedented escalation, on July 12, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a total of 623 aerial attack assets, including 597 Shahed-type strike drones and various types of UAV imitators. Ukrainian defenses managed to destroy 319 of the Shahed drones, with an additional 258 suppressed through electronic warfare (EW), marking a record use of airborne assets by the aggressor.
As Russia prepares for potentially thousands of strikes daily, Ukraine continues to rely on support from its allies. The promised “drone shield” raises questions about its feasibility amidst rising threats, prompting ongoing discussions about the realities of modern warfare.
For more updates, reports 24brussels.
