October 2, 2026 ·

Ukraine Deploys Nearly 170 km of Anti-Drone Protection on Key Roads in September

KYIV — Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said on October 2 that the State Special Transport Service deployed nearly 170 kilometers of anti-drone protection along key roads in frontline regions during September.

According to the ministry, more than 106 kilometers of roads were also repaired during the month.

More than 1,560 km protected in 2026

The ministry said that since the beginning of 2026, the State Special Transport Service has installed more than 1,560 kilometers of anti-drone protection along key logistics routes.

Road restoration work began in April. Since then, more than 660 kilometers of roads have undergone current repairs and operational maintenance, according to the ministry.

50 sections completed

Work has been fully completed on 50 road sections and is continuing on eight others, the Ministry of Defence said.

The ministry said the protective structures are intended to reduce the vulnerability of military logistics routes to drone attacks, protect personnel and equipment, and help units continue carrying out combat missions.

It also said that, since April 2025, the State Special Transport Service has installed more than 2,000 kilometers of anti-drone protection on frontline roads.

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