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flag European discarded nets are helping Ukraine intercept 95% of Russian drones in a grassroots defense effort.

flag Discarded fishing and tulip nets from Europe are being repurposed in Ukraine to intercept Russian drones, including small quadcopters and larger Lancet drones. flag Groups in the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and France have sent thousands of tons of nets to protect hospitals, power stations, and military routes. flag Ukrainian officials report up to 95% of drones are now intercepted with this method, which has become a vital grassroots defense strategy. flag As supplies from initial donors dwindle, collection efforts are expanding across Europe.

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