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French Fishermen Repurpose Used Nets to Defend Ukraine Against Drone Attacks

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 31, 20262 min2,961 views
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Innovative Drone Defense with Repurposed Fishing Nets

  • πŸ’‘ Inspired by images of Ukrainian roads covered in nets, French fishermen conceived an idea to aid in drone defense.
  • πŸš€ The first truck carrying 160 km of used fishing nets departed from a Breton village in October, destined for Ukraine.

Testing and Effectiveness of the Nets

  • 🎣 The nets, previously used for catching strong fish like monkfish, are robust enough to withstand drone impacts without breaking.
  • βœ… Ukrainian forces conducted tests confirming the nets' effectiveness in stopping drones.

Deployment and Impact in Kherson

  • 🎯 By late January, the city of Kherson had received thousands of kilometers of fishing nets from various countries.
  • 🧩 Nets are sorted by mesh size (50 mm for sides, 25 mm for top) to effectively catch munitions dropped by drones.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ These nets are deployed not only over roads but also on public buildings and critical infrastructure to enhance protection.

Maintenance and Community Safety

  • πŸ› οΈ Despite artillery damage to infrastructure like poles holding the nets, repairs are swift to ensure continued functionality.
  • πŸ‘· Emergency services install and clear nets of drones daily, while the parks authority handles maintenance like removing leaves and snow.
  • ✨ The initiative helps provide a sense of safety for the estimated 66,000 residents still living in Kherson amidst ongoing conflict.
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