KYIV, March 30 (Reuters) - The first of the air defence units formed by Ukrainian industrial enterprises has already begun carrying out combat duties, while new units are being formed at 13 other
Ukrainian Air Defence Units Formed by Companies Begin Drone Interceptions
Ukrainian Industrial Enterprises Join Air Defence Efforts
Formation and Deployment of Air Defence Units
KYIV, March 30 (Reuters) - The first of the air defence units formed by Ukrainian industrial enterprises has already begun carrying out combat duties, while new units are being formed at 13 other enterprises, Ukraine's defence minister said on Monday.
Authorization for Companies to Use Air Defence Equipment
Ukraine's government last year authorised energy, communications and transport companies to buy v and use air defence equipment to improve their effectiveness in combating Russian air attacks.
Structure and Coordination of Defence Groups
The groups, which consist of the companies' own employees, are being equipped with weapons, operate under Air Force coordination, and are integrated into the broader air defense system.
Operational Achievements and Readiness
Drone Interceptions and Regional Impact
"To date, several enemy drones have been shot down in the Kharkiv region, including Shahed and Zala models," Mykhailo Fedorov said on Telegram.
Stages of Readiness and Training
He said the units were at different stages of readiness, with some already carrying out combat missions and others still in training.
Fedorov did not specify which companies were taking part in the programme.
Strategic Importance and Russian Drone Attacks
System-Level Solutions for Air Defence
"This is a system-level solution that enables the rapid expansion of air defence capabilities without placing an additional burden on frontline units," he added.
Scale of Russian Drone Attacks
Russia is actively using combat drones to attack Ukrainian industrial and energy facilities, launching hundreds of drones every day, most of which are intercepted by Ukrainian air defence forces.
Recent Drone Attack Statistics
According to Ukrainian military, Russia launched 164 drones at Ukraine last night, 150 of which were intercepted.
(Reporting by Pavel PolityukEditing by Bernadette Baum)
