Ukraine claims to deploy about 9,000 drones daily to counter Russia.

Jin10 reported on October 21 that senior officials from the Ukrainian military revealed that to counter the ongoing attacks by Russian forces, Ukraine deploys about 9,000 drones daily. This figure highlights that drones have become a key element in the current conflict. Ivan Pavlenko, head of the Ukrainian military's electronic warfare department, stated on Tuesday that this data includes bombers, reconnaissance, and logistics drones. When asked about the scale of drone usage, Pavlenko stated, “The current daily average is expected to reach 7,000, 8,000, or even 9,000 drones.” Retired U.S. General David Petraeus, who interviewed him, pointed out that this figure is “stunning,” especially in comparison to the reality that the U.S. produces only a few hundred thousand drones annually, and noted that “the speed of evolution on the battlefield is indeed astonishing.” Pavlenko revealed that in recent months, the Ukrainian military has added various types of drones, including several interception drones. Some of these are specifically designed to counter the powerful Iranian-made “Shahed” drones and guided missiles used by the Russian military.