 Ukraine will attack the Russian army and infrastructure with 2 million drones. Ukraine is set to produce 2 million drones this year. Hannah Vodzaya, Deputy Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine said this. At the same time, she acknowledged that the current needs of Ukrainian troops far surpassed the country's financial capabilities even with the assistance of partners. Even with our partners, it would be difficult for us. However, we are working in this direction. Vodzaya stated, we are ramping up drone production, she added. Vodzaya addressed doubts raised among Ukrainians by President Zelensky's statement about producing a million drones, clarifying that in terms of production, we are far beyond a million. I am confident that this year we will reach the mark of 2 million. Vodzaya emphasized, highlighting the capability of Ukrainian drone manufacturers. The Deputy Minister mentioned they can already produce up to 150,000 units monthly. The drone sector in Ukraine involves around 200 domestic companies, with nearly 60 of them already included in state orders. In an interview with the Independent, Oleksandr Kamyshin, the Minister of Strategic Industries, emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for ammunition due to the ongoing war with Russia. He noted that Ukraine requires an amount of ammunition that no single country can deliver, including the United States. Kamyshin also highlighted that the capabilities of Ukraine's defense industry far exceed the funding currently available for its support. Ukraine is positioning itself as a global pioneer in unmanned technologies, according to Kamyshin, with UAVs becoming a crucial weapon on modern battlefields. He expressed confidence that this year Ukraine will produce over a million FPV drones and thousands capable of flying more than 1,000 kilometers, reaching oil refineries in Russia. In a meeting with Ukrainian and international journalists at the end of 2023, President Zelensky stated, we will produce 1 million drones next year. We will make a million. We will do everything to make it happen. Protection against threats from Russia First NATO base opened in Albania Albania has opened the first NATO base. The air base located 80 kilometers south of the capital Tirana is designed to protect the western Balkans region from the threats posed by Russia informs NATO. This is another element of security from our region of the western Balkans, which we know, well, may be endangered from the neo-imperialist threats and ambitions of the Russian Federation, stated the Prime Minister of Albania, Eddie Rama. He also announced that initially the air base would house two Black Hawk helicopters and three Bayraktar strike drones. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, Prime Minister Eddie Rama, as well as military leadership from Albania and NATO. It is reported that around 50 million euros have been allocated for the modernization of the Soviet era base. The reconstruction of the facility began in 2019, during which time the runways, control tower, hangars and warehouses were renovated. According to NATO Acting Spokesperson Dylan White, the air base will serve as a crucial NATO hub, strengthening the alliance's presence in the western Balkans. In the first half of 2024, NATO is conducting a series of exercises under the overall codename Steadfast Defender 24. Poland is one of the participating countries and will host a significant number of soldiers and equipment from allies on its territory. As part of Steadfast Defender 24, Poland will also conduct national exercises called Dragon 24 involving the armed forces of other countries. Additionally on March 4, large-scale military exercises called Nordic Response 24 began in northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. These exercises, led by Norway, will continue until March 15. Approximately 20,000 military personnel from 14 countries along with over 50 ships, including frigates and submarines, and more than 100 aircraft including destroyers, helicopters and other aircraft will participate. Furthermore, in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily, maritime exercises named Dynamic Manta began on the morning of February 26. These NATO exercises serve as a platform to test and enhance the alliance's crisis response capabilities.