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06.03.2024 - 04:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scottish fishermen’s nets are stopping Russian drones from destroying vital services in Ukraine.
The used nets from our trawler fleet were specifically requested from charity workers who have now taken more than £3 million of aid from Scotland to the war torn country.
Nets from harbours like Fraserburgh, Eyemouth and Mallaig have been erected around electricity sub-stations and other vital infrastructure.
The initiative is already credited with hampering Russian efforts to literally freeze Ukrainian citizens during a harsh winter.
The massive, heavy duty nets have been found to be effective at stopping Iranian-made Shahed drones, which were picking off power supply buildings and putting them out of action.
Dr Keith Dawson, an organiser for the “PickupsforPeace” initiative, told of the netting efforts as a 12th convoy from Scotland prepared to drive from Scotland to the Ukraine last week.
The aid movement can now count on 600 drivers, taking a vast array of vehicles to the front line in Ukraine, with 300 vehicles taking a huge amount of aid.
Keith, from Peebles, said: “The thing has grown and we’ve had so many volunteers. We are taking over items that we have been asked for, that make a proven difference.
“That means stuff like tourniquets, medical trauma kits, shovels, tyres and boots. But we were also specifically asked to bring over any used netting that might combat drones.
“Fishermen in the Borders and in the north of Scotland have now sent nets that will be protecting important civilian electricity infrastructure from attacks by Shahed drones.
“It’s a great example of Ukrainian ingenuity, simply protecting the important buildings in a low-tech way that works.”
At present, Ukraine’s air defence have a good record shooting down
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