Afghanistan, July 11 -- Ukraine has allocated $6.2 million to boost its air defense, aiming to strengthen drone interception systems amid rising Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas.

Amid escalating Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have allocated $6.2 million to enhance their drone interception capabilities, local authorities announced on Friday, July 11.

According to Reuters, the Kyiv City Military Administration confirmed the funding, which is part of a broader effort to strengthen Ukraine's air defense systems in response to ongoing aerial assaults.

Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Military Administration, stated that the funds will be used to procure advanced equipment and establish an effectiv...