During the night of June 6, amidst a Russian assault, Ukrainian forces successfully shot down 33 enemy drones using interceptor drones, as reported by Mykola Kalashnikov, head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration.

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

This project originated in Kyiv region as a direct response to the tactics of mass kamikaze drone attacks. Defenders utilize interceptor drones to destroy enemy UAVs in the air before they can harm civilians and infrastructure.

In May, Mykola Kalashnikov announced the formation of new teams and the training of new interceptor operators, noting that the project's success is expanding beyond Kyiv region to other areas.

Previously, it was reported that drone systems forces are actively developing this area. This approach is considered cost-effective, as the cost of an air defense missile can reach $1 million, while an interceptor drone costs about $5,000.

Furthermore, the advancement of new technology for intercepting Russian drones is particularly crucial as the aggressor seeks to increase drone production. According to intelligence data, production of "Shahed" drones in Russia is expected to reach approximately 170 units per day by May 2025, with plans to increase this number to 190 drones daily by the end of the year.