Ukraine will sign first contracts for the mass production of attack drones similar to Russian Lancet drones "in the coming weeks," Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Feb. 7.
The famous loitering munitions have once again confirmed their reputation as a potent anti-tank weapon that strikes without warning and leaves burning wreckage in their wake.
Since the start of special military operation, Russia has been actively using military drones to take out Ukrainian forces with precise surgical strikes. Most famous Russian drone has a name that speaks for itself – Lancet – referring to a knife used in medicine.
The US imposed sanctions on Zala Aero, the Russian manufacturer of the Lancet drones, on Thursday. These lightweight drones have been one hurdle against Ukraine's counteroffensive.