Ukraine Commander Reports Russia's Plans for Increased Drone Production and Personnel Mobilization
DEFENSE
General Oleksandr Syrskyy, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported that Russia plans to ramp up drone production to 1,000 units daily and conscript 409,000 personnel by 2026, leveraging a mobilization potential of over 20 million. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled multiple Russian offensives in 2025, inflicting significant losses while focusing on enhancing their own technological capabilities in drone warfare and artificial intelligence. Syrskyy underscored the need for continued effective operations and partnerships to achieve military objectives in the ongoing conflict.

Jan 22, 2026, 3:32 PM