Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- made drone attack on a Russian ammunition depot last September highlighted Kyiv's ability to target deep behind enemy lines and underscored the rapid growth of its defense industry. The drones, manufactured by Fire Point, flew over 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), temporarily limiting Russia's capacity for similar glide bomb attacks.

"Air power is our main asymmetric advantage," said Iryna Terekh, head of production at Fire Point, noting Ukraine's resource constraints compared to Russia. She oversaw production of the "deep-strike drones" used against ammunition depots, oil refineries, and other key Russian targets.

Spurred by necessity and limited Western military aid, Ukraine has emerged as a hub for defense innovation. ...