Ukraine will join the European project "Drone Wall" for protection against Russia

Ukraine is ready to participate in the European defence project to create the "Drone Wall," which aims to protect Europe from the threat of Russian attack drones.

This was announced by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.

"We are already striving and able to play an active role in protecting Europe from the Russian drone threat," the minister assured.

According to Shmyhal, during the discussion of the project at the meeting on September 26, the parties focused on specific steps for the implementation of the idea. The "Drone Wall" is expected to create a "fundamentally new defence ecosystem in Europe" - and Ukraine is ready to become a part of it.

"We hope to sign a joint declaration with our partners as early as October. For our part, we are already ready to send technical teams to prepare groups that will become part of the ’Drone Wall,’" noted Shmyhal.

Ukraine’s contribution will include experience in shooting down Russian drones and the involvement of Ukrainian drone manufacturers in the project, as Ukrainian developments are currently among the best in the world.

"The aggressor has already carried out deliberate provocations against Denmark, Poland, and the Baltic states. The EU must be ready to respond decisively to such escalation. Ukraine’s role here is crucial," the minister concluded.