Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: Ukraine is developing its own version of the “Lancet” drone called “Perun

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said on YouTube channel "Pressing" that Ukraine is scaling up the production of its own version of the "Lancet" kamikaze drone called "Perun".

According to him, manufacturers have already presented such a drone. There is also a "clear vision on timing and quantity."

Now "Lancets", as the minister noted, is a big threat. Russians produce hundreds of them every month. At the same time, Fedorov added that Ukraine needs to develop means of radio-electronic warfare so that they protect each unit of equipment from drones.

As for the Ukrainian analogue of "Shahed", Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed that it already exists.

• The "Lancet" UAV is a Russian barrage munition developed by the "ZALA Aero" company. It flies at a speed of up to 300 kmph at a distance of up to 40 km. The drone is capable of destroying artillery installations, air defense systems, radar stations, etc. Its value is probably $35 000.