The Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Alexander Syrsky, has released updated figures on Russia’s fulfillment of its state defense order in the field of drone production. According to the data he presented, the numbers illustrate both the scale and the pace at which unmanned aerial vehicles are being manufactured in the Russian Federation.

Syrsky reported that by the end of 2025, Russia had exceeded its production target for long-range drones, completing the plan at 106 percent. He also indicated that more than 400 Geran UAVs are being produced daily, pointing to expanded capacity and the establishment of steady mass production.

He further outlined Russia’s intentions to expand its recently formed drone forces. At present, these units reportedly number around 80,000 personnel. Syrsky stated that their strength is expected to grow to 165,500 in 2026 and approach 210,000 servicemen by 2030.

These statements come amid a noticeable shift in Kyiv’s rhetoric on drone manufacturing. Three years ago, Ukraine claimed a significant advantage over Russia in UAV production rates. In recent months, however, Ukrainian sources have increasingly acknowledged that matching Russia’s output in this area is becoming an exceptionally difficult challenge.