Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: The Office of the President of Ukraine)

Ukraine is developing its missile potential and preparing steps regarding long-range drones to achieve greater quantity and quality, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening video address.

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The President noted that he discussed the development of the defense industry with the Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin.

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is preparing steps regarding long-range drones to achieve greater quantity and quality.

He also reported that on July 25, at a meeting, they determined updated tasks both for Ukroboronprom [an association of multi-product enterprises in various sectors of the defense industry of Ukraine – ed.] and missile developers.

Zelenskyy said that not only state budget funds but also foreign, particularly investment funds, have started working in Ukraine's defense production.

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