Ukraine to cover 4,000 km of roads with anti-drone nets by year-end, minister says

Service members of the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ride a military vehicle, with a grille installed for combat drones protection, along a road covered with anti-drone net, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine ⁠will accelerate the placement of anti-drone nets over ⁠roads in frontline areas, aiming to cover 4,000 ‌kilometres of roads by the end of this year, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Wednesday.

Russia has been targeting military supply routes and ​rear bases deeper and deeper into Ukraine ⁠with the remotely piloted ⁠aircraft.