Engineers in Kyiv modified large aluminum-framed drone designs to integrate Starlink satellite communication systems, enabling remote control from Lviv during operations in Donbas.
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Engineers in Kyiv are modifying drones to include a Starlink system, meaning they could be controlled from Lviv while operating in the Donbas
Over 60% of Ukrainian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises acknowledge a significant deterioration in their economic and financial performance indicators
Over 60% of small and medium-sized businesses noted a decline in production indicators, sales, and customer numbers
Over 33% of respondents in the frontline regions and almost 30% in other regions of Ukraine reported significant losses
Almost 20% of surveyed businesses are on the verge of closure
About 72% of businesses experienced a rise in the production cost of goods and services
In 73% of cases, increased production costs led to a decrease in profitability
About 61% of businesses are not investing in development at all
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