In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine imported 127,800 civil unmanned aerial vehicles worth a total of $371.3 million, representing a 39% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

This information was reported by the State Customs Service of Ukraine.

According to customs data, China remains the largest supplier of civil drones to Ukraine. From January to March, the import volume from this country amounted to 125,700 units, accounting for 98% of the total number of imported drones.

As a reminder:

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has allocated one-third of its defense budget to technological weapons, including UAVs, electronic warfare, and missile technologies.