**Ukraine Approves Homemade Drone for Military Use**
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved the use of a homemade drone called Hromylo for military purposes. The drone is equipped with engines that can carry a payload and can target personnel, equipment, and field shelters.
According to the ministry, the drones are capable of operating day and night and are resistant to electronic warfare. This approval comes as Ukraine continues to develop its own drones for reconnaissance, combat, and other tasks during the ongoing war with Russia.
**Ukraine’s Drone Production**
As part of its efforts to boost drone production, Ukraine has delivered over 200,000 domestically-produced drones to front-line units, according to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The country is also using a long-range drone that can travel up to 2,000 kilometers and carry a 250-kilogram air bomb.
**Other News**
* Ukraine’s inflation rate is expected to peak at 15% by mid-2025 before dropping to 8.4% by year’s end.
* The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has launched an investigation into allegations that the country’s spy chief made a statement about a threat to its existence during a closed-door parliamentary meeting.
* Ukraine’s parliament may suspend former President Petro Poroshenko from sessions for three days rather than six months.
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