In April, 24 Ukrainian companies ran their own air defense. By mid-September, 81 do — about one new firm per day

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Published: 2026-09-16T15:43:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: Euromaidan Press

Ukraine's Defense Ministry has authorized 81 private companies to establish their own air defense units to counter Russian drone attacks, an increase from 51 in mid-July. This program aims to enable businesses to protect their facilities and workers, thereby reducing the strain on military air defenses, which are facing increased pressure from Russia's near-constant drone bombardments.

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