Zelensky: Ukraine shoots down 55% of Russian jet drones as Moscow plans $12 billion for 2027 production
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address that Ukraine's air defenses are now intercepting about 55% of Russian jet-type drones, citing captured Russian internal documents showing Moscow plans to spend roughly $12 billion on jet drones and loitering munitions in 2027.
In his nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukraine's air defense systems are currently intercepting around 55% of the jet-powered drones Russia sends against Ukrainian territory. He presented this figure alongside information from newly obtained Russian internal documents that outline Moscow's weapons procurement plans.
According to Zelensky, those documents show that Russia intends to allocate approximately $12 billion in 2027 toward producing more jet drones and loitering munitions. He presented both figures together, indicating that despite Ukraine's improving interception rate, Russia is planning to expand rather than scale back production of these weapons.
Zelensky did not provide additional specifics beyond the interception rate and the planned spending figure. The address does not detail how many drones or munitions the funding would cover, nor does it explain how the documents were obtained. The disclosure came amid Ukraine's ongoing effort to draw attention to Russia's weapons production plans and to underline the continued need for stronger Ukrainian air defense capabilities and international support.
No independent confirmation of the cited Russian documents was referenced in the announcement — Zelensky's address remains the sole source for both the 55% interception rate and the planned $12 billion 2027 budget figure for jet drones and loitering munitions.
