Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief
The Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief (Stavka) is the highest strategic military command body of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in the opening days of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. It is chaired by the President of Ukraine in his capacity as Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Its members include the heads of the security and defence agencies, the Chief of the General Staff and other senior officials involved in making key decisions on the country's defence. Meetings of the Stavka set the strategy for combat operations, weapons procurement and mobilisation policy.
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Ukraine intercepts only about 60% of Russia's new jet-powered Geran drones
Ukraine is shooting down roughly 60% of Russia's new jet-powered Geran drones, compared with 90–95% against other models, Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat told the Financial Times. The faster, better-armed aircraft bypass Ukrainian air defenses more often than their propeller-driven predecessors, and pilots are increasingly being forced to engage them with aircraft cannons. President Zelensky said countering jet drones is the country's number one issue, with 67 Ukrainian companies working on countermeasures.