During a briefing following the 28th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein-28), UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that Russia is escalating its use of drones in the war against Ukraine, launching over 300 drones daily to attack Ukrainian territory. Healey emphasized that Russia is capable of maintaining this level of attack intensity at least until the end of 2025.
“Russia is now regularly launching more than 300 drones a day. This is a significant shift. At this pace, they can continue attacks throughout 2025. Cities are being destroyed, and civilians are dying,” the UK Defense Secretary said. Healey also assured that the Ramstein format will continue to play a key role in coordinating international aid to Ukraine.
According to him, allies have no intention of reducing support:
“Our goal is simple — to provide Ukraine with everything necessary to fight now and to secure a lasting peace in the future.”
The minister particularly highlighted the courage and determination of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which, despite difficult conditions, continue to inflict significant losses on the Russian army. He also reminded that the international community supports an end to hostilities.
“We want peace. Putin continues the war,” Healey said, adding that the work of the Contact Group is becoming increasingly relevant, and the West must not relax its efforts.“We must step up. We cannot retreat,” he stressed.
Healey reported that in 2024, the UK has supplied Ukraine with 10,000 drones. In 2025, this number will increase tenfold — to 100,000 drones. Funding for the Ukrainian military training program will also increase by 20%, reaching nearly £250 million.
