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Ukraine's drone defenses bolstered with Dutch tulip nets

Cornelia Kolden
September 22, 2025

Extending for kilometers, tulips nets sent by the Netherlands are protecting Ukraine from Russian drone attacks. The armed aerial units get caught in the durable meshing, saving lives.

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Tulip nets from Dutch farms are saving lives in Ukraine. Originally used to harvest bulbs, the durable nets have been repurposed to shield civilians and soldiers from drone attacks.

Organized by veteran Otto Jelsma, the initiative provides camouflage and interception support on the front lines. Each shipment costs €3,000, mostly funded by Ukrainians themselves.