During the Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of June 6, drone systems successfully shot down 33 enemy UAVs using interceptor drones, as reported by the head of the Kyiv regional administration, Mykola Kalashnikov.

According to him, the team from the "Clean Sky" project has now intercepted a total of 261 targets.

This initiative, established in Kyiv region, is a direct response to the tactic of mass attacks by kamikaze drones. Defenders utilize interceptor drones to eliminate aerial threats before they can harm civilians and infrastructure.

In May, Kalashnikov announced the formation of new teams and the training of new interceptor operators. He also noted that the project’s experience is expanding beyond Kyiv and scaling to other regions.

Earlier reports indicated that drone systems are actively scaling this approach. It is deemed economically viable, considering that the cost of a missile for air defense can reach $1 million, while an interceptor drone costs about $5,000.

Furthermore, the advancement of new technologies for intercepting Russian drones is particularly crucial at a time when the aggressor is seeking to increase drone production. According to military intelligence, in Russia, the production of "Shahed" drones has reached around 170 units per day as of May 2025, with plans to increase this figure to 190 drones daily by the end of the year.