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Ukraine to Cover 4,000 Km of Roads With Anti-Drone Nets by Year-End, Minister Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 25, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
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Ukraine will accelerate anti-drone nets over frontline roads, targeting 4,000 km by year-end. Fedorov boosted output to 12 km/day in February, aims for 20 km/day in March, and added ₴1.6B to fund protections.
Ukraine Plans 4,000 km of Roadway Anti-Drone Nets by Year's End
Anti-Drone Road Net Expansion
KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine will accelerate the placement of anti-drone nets over roads in frontline areas, aiming to cover 4,000 kilometres of roads by the end of this year, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Wednesday.
Russia has been targeting military supply routes and rear bases deeper and deeper into Ukraine with the remotely piloted aircraft.
Its drones have also struck hospitals, infrastructure and civilian traffic.
Additional 1.6B UAH Funding
Budget Allocation and Costs
A growing number of nets have been installed over the past year, but more are needed, Fedorov said, adding that an additional 1.6 billion hryvnias ($37 million) had been allocated from the budget to bolster protection measures and counter Russian drones.
How the Nets Work
Nets can snag propellers and prevent drones from reaching their targets - high-value equipment, soldiers or civilians.
Deployment Pace and Targets
"In just one month, we increased the speed from 5 km per day in January to 12 km in February. This significantly improved the safety of military movements and ensured stable functioning of frontline communities," Fedorov said on the Telegram app.
"In March, we plan to close 20 km of roads per day. By the end of the year, we plan to install another 4,000 km of anti-drone protection on roads."
Expedited Fortifications by Region
Ukraine would also expedite the construction of fortifications in the northeastern regions of Kharkiv and Sumy and the northern Chernihiv regions, bordering Russia, Fedorov said.
(Reporting by Olena Harmash; Editing by Daniel Flynn and Nivedita Bhattacharjee)
Key Takeaways
- •Ukraine aims to install 4,000 km of anti-drone nets over frontline roads by end-2026.
- •Deployment speed rose from 5 km/day in January to 12 km/day in February, with 20 km/day targeted in March.
- •An extra ₴1.6 billion ($37 million) was allocated to expand protection and counter drones.
- •Nets are designed to snag drone propellers and shield military logistics and civilians.
- •Fortification efforts will also accelerate in Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine to cover 4,000 km of roads with anti-drone nets by year-end, minister says
1What is the main topic?
Ukraine plans to expand anti-drone nets over frontline roads to 4,000 km by the end of 2026 to protect military logistics and civilians from Russian drone attacks.
2How is the rollout progressing?
Installation speed increased from 5 km/day in January to 12 km/day in February, with a goal of 20 km/day in March to meet the year-end target.
3What funding supports this plan?
An additional ₴1.6 billion ($37 million) has been allocated to accelerate net installations and broader counter‑drone measures.
