9 out of 10 Shaheds Shot Down in Ukraine Attributed to Interceptors Backed by Former Google CEO – Report

Published on July 24, 2025

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is backing the production of drones used in Ukraine, including systems designed to intercept Russian Shahed drones, Ekonomichna Pravda reports.

According to the publication, Schmidt is involved in the development of three types of drones. The specific models are not disclosed for security reasons.

These reportedly include interceptor drones – medium-range strike UAVs, and FPV kamikaze drones – most frequently used against Shaheds. All systems are said to incorporate AI and modern unmanned technologies.

 

The media notes that most sources interviewed consider Schmidt-backed interceptors to be among the most effective countermeasures against Russian drones.

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