This year, Russia's defense order for various types of "Shaheds" amounts to more than 100,000 units.
Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, stated this during a speech at the international forum "Architecture of Security," Ukrinform reports.
According to him, the Russians should not be underestimated, as they have retained a powerful military-industrial complex and are able to ramp up production quickly.
"In 2024, Russia's defense order for Shahed-type drones was about 12,000. The defense order for 2026 - 'Gerbera,' 'Geran,' and other types of 'Shaheds' - is already more than 100,000 units per year. This is a vivid example of how Russia's defense industry can scale up," he said.
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