Ukrainian Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov indicated that "Ukraine will be able to launch more drone attacks on Russian ships following a series of recent maritime assaults." In a statement to Reuters, Fedorov said, "There will be more drone units and more attacks, and fewer Russian ships. This is guaranteed." He continued, "Drone production in Ukraine has increased more than 100 times in 2023 compared to last year. I believe there will be an increase of approximately 120 to 140 times by the end of this year when compared to the previous year."
Fedorov pointed out that "Ukraine is testing AI systems that can identify targets several kilometers away and direct drones to them, even if external communications fail due to electronic warfare measures." He added, "We need AI, for example, target acquisition technology, just like the Lancet drone (a Russian drone) works, so a target can be located during electronic warfare and destroyed." He stated, "Currently, everything is in the testing phase, but some of the drones we purchase are using AI for target identification. If you are in a forest, AI can find the target and identify whether it is a person, a tank, or a specific vehicle. These technologies are being used effectively."
