Automated turrets operated by private air defence brigades have shot down more than 60 targets since the private air defence project was launched .
Source: Ukrainska Pravda, citing the press service for Brave 1, Ukraine's government-backed defence technology platform
Details: The targets engaged by the turrets include Banderol drone-launched missiles and Geran-5 jet-powered drones. Notably, they destroyed "dozens" of Russian UAVs over Kyiv in the space of a month.
Brave 1 noted that the development of robotic turrets began in 2024. It says the technology has proven effective, and the turrets are used to counter aerial threats both on the front line and while protecting critical urban infrastructure.
"Nowadays, such systems are not just experimental technolo gy but an integral part of air defence," Brave 1 said .
Background: As of October 2026, about 100 Ukrainian companies have joined the private air defence project, including critical infrastructure operators and public and private sector businesses. Ukrainska Pravda previously reported that Ukraine is already using AI-powered robotic turrets to combat drones. The systems are operational and significantly improve engagement efficiency while reducing the number of personnel required to maintain them.
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