Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia

Core Impact Points

• Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine is in a 'technological war' with Russia.
• Fedorov believes Ukraine needs to innovate quickly to counter Russia's advancements in drones and robots.
• The former defense minister estimates that a Ukrainian-made ballistic missile could be used to strike a target inside Russia within three to six months.
• Fedorov was credited with turning the tide of the war in Ukraine's favor, increasing Ukraine's deep strikes into Russia tenfold.
• Ukraine has struggled to intercept Russia's own ballistic missiles, putting pressure on Kyiv to build new air defenses.
• Fedorov believes the protests over his removal are a sign that the Ukrainian people support democratic values and that Ukraine is fighting for its freedom.