**Russia’s Drone War Escalates: Germany Warns of 2,000 Simultaneous Attacks**
In a chilling revelation, German Major General Christian Freuding has warned that Russia aims to launch up to 2,000 drones towards Ukraine simultaneously. This staggering figure comes as Russia continues to expand its drone production capabilities.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU), Russia plans to produce 2 million first-person-view (FPV) drones and 30,000 long-range and decoy drones in 2025. This marks a significant expansion of Moscow’s drone warfare program. The number of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine has already surged this year, with over 5,337 Shahed-type drones launched in June alone.
**Russia’s Drone Attacks Intensify**
Recent weeks have seen Russia ramp up its Iranian-designed Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. On July 9, a record 728 Shahed-type drones and decoys were launched across the country. The escalation of Russian drone attacks has prompted Ukraine’s military to intensify its own efforts in targeting Russia’s capital.
In an effort to counter Russia’s increasing drone production, Ukraine has also increased production of its own drones. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced earlier this month that it will begin receiving hundreds of domestically produced long-range weapon systems by the end of July under a German-financed agreement.
**Ukraine Targets Russian Production Facilities**
Ukraine regularly strikes military production facilities on Russian territory, but has called upon Western allies to supply more long-range weaponry for added capabilities. Amid Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities, Ukraine’s military appears to have intensified its own efforts in targeting Russia’s capital.
**Russia’s Drone War: A New Era of Warfare?**
The increasing use of drones by Russia and Ukraine marks a new era of warfare. The ability to launch hundreds or even thousands of drones simultaneously presents significant challenges for both sides. As the conflict escalates, it remains to be seen how effectively each side can counter the other’s drone capabilities.
In an interview with the Bundeswehr podcast Nachgefragt, Freuding suggested that Ukraine could indirectly counter anticipated drone attacks by targeting production sites with long-range missiles. However, this strategy may not be enough to prevent the escalation of Russian drone attacks.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to rise, it is clear that the use of drones will play an increasingly significant role in the conflict. The ability to adapt to these new technologies will be crucial for both sides as they navigate this complex and rapidly evolving landscape.
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