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Quiz Game: Drone wall strategist

Quiz Game: Drone wall strategist

This quiz is based on Ukraine already built Europe's "drone wall"—here's how it actually works.

Before taking it we recommend to read this original article by euromaidanpress.com.

Become a Drone Wall Strategist

A strategic map with military figures

You are in charge of building the EU's Drone Wall. Your mission: defend the border against incoming threats. Make the right choices based on real-world intelligence.

Stage 1 of 5: The Master Plan

The council asks for your grand design. What kind of "wall" will you build?

What kind of 'wall' will you build?
A network of sensors and countermeasures
A physical wall with barbed wire
A line of automated turrets
Excellent choice! A "virtual" wall of integrated sensors is the modern, flexible approach.
Mission Compromised! A physical wall is outdated. The correct strategy is a network of sensors.

Stage 2 of 5: Countermeasure

Enemy drones are detected! What is your primary countermeasure, based on proven Ukrainian tactics?

An electronic circuit board representing electronic warfare
Large nets
Trained eagles
Electronic warfare (jamming)
Strategic move! Jamming is a key, cost-effective lesson from Ukraine's defense.
Ineffective! While other methods exist, electronic warfare is the proven primary tactic.

Stage 3 of 5: Integration

Your allies offer different systems from various countries. What is your biggest logistical challenge?

A complex puzzle with one missing piece
Integrating all the different systems
Translating the instruction manuals
Finding enough electricity sockets
Well spotted! Making disparate systems work together as one is a huge technological hurdle.
Wrong focus! The main challenge is getting all the different technologies to communicate and integrate.

Stage 4 of 5: The Budget

The project needs funding. What is the realistic budget you request from the EU for this project?

Stacks of Euro banknotes
€2.5 million
€2.5 billion
€2.5 trillion
Budget approved! The estimated cost is indeed a substantial €2.5 billion.
Request denied! That's not the right figure. The estimated cost is €2.5 billion.

Stage 5 of 5: The Final Threat

A massive drone swarm is approaching! What is the first and most critical component of your defense?

Dark, stormy clouds with a radar dish representing detection
Physical interception
Waiting for orders
Early detection
Threat neutralized! You can't stop what you can't see. Early detection is paramount.
**Too late!** The first step is always early detection to prepare a response.

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Become a Drone Wall Strategist

A strategic map with military figures

You are in charge of building the EU's Drone Wall. Your mission: defend the border against incoming threats. Make the right choices based on real-world intelligence.

Stage 1 of 5: The Master Plan

The council asks for your grand design. What kind of "wall" will you build?

What kind of 'wall' will you build?
A network of sensors and countermeasures
A physical wall with barbed wire
A line of automated turrets
Excellent choice! A "virtual" wall of integrated sensors is the modern, flexible approach.
Mission Compromised! A physical wall is outdated. The correct strategy is a network of sensors.

Stage 2 of 5: Countermeasure

Enemy drones are detected! What is your primary countermeasure, based on proven Ukrainian tactics?

An electronic circuit board representing electronic warfare
Large nets
Trained eagles
Electronic warfare (jamming)
Strategic move! Jamming is a key, cost-effective lesson from Ukraine's defense.
Ineffective! While other methods exist, electronic warfare is the proven primary tactic.

Stage 3 of 5: Integration

Your allies offer different systems from various countries. What is your biggest logistical challenge?

A complex puzzle with one missing piece
Integrating all the different systems
Translating the instruction manuals
Finding enough electricity sockets
Well spotted! Making disparate systems work together as one is a huge technological hurdle.
Wrong focus! The main challenge is getting all the different technologies to communicate and integrate.

Stage 4 of 5: The Budget

The project needs funding. What is the realistic budget you request from the EU for this project?

Stacks of Euro banknotes
€2.5 million
€2.5 billion
€2.5 trillion
Budget approved! The estimated cost is indeed a substantial €2.5 billion.
Request denied! That's not the right figure. The estimated cost is €2.5 billion.

Stage 5 of 5: The Final Threat

A massive drone swarm is approaching! What is the first and most critical component of your defense?

Dark, stormy clouds with a radar dish representing detection
Physical interception
Waiting for orders
Early detection
Threat neutralized! You can't stop what you can't see. Early detection is paramount.
**Too late!** The first step is always early detection to prepare a response.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Ukraine’s economic paradox

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New parliamentary data reveals a disturbing paradox: dozens of key industries are increasing their revenue but significantly cutting their tax payment. Below, we break down the numbers from two key sectors and explain why this pattern could dangerous.

The infographic created by Euromaidan Press and first published in: Ukrainian businesses earn more, pay less starkly illustrates this.

beer and plastic sectors increased revenues but decreased taxe payments.
Ukrainian beer and plastic packaging sectors increased revenue during January-August 2025 but decreased tax payments across multiple categories, reducing defence funds. Chart: Verkhovna Rada / Euromaidan Press

The Pattern in Two Industries

Beer Production:

  • Revenue: +8.3% ($68.1 million more)
  • VAT payments: -2.8% ($1.12 million less)
  • Profit tax payments: -4.8% (despite 9.8% income growth)

Plastic Packaging:

  • Revenue: +2.9% ($13.5 million more)
  • VAT payments: -24.8% ($2.52 million less)
  • Profit tax payments: -16.8% (despite 5.2% income growth)

Why It Matters Now

Ukraine's 2025 defense budget ($53.5 billion) equals all domestic tax revenue. Every hryvnia not paid means ammunition not purchased and soldiers not paid.

"Business shows growth, but less reaches the budget. These are not isolated cases—dozens of such sectors," says Danylo Hetmantsev, chair of the Verkhovna Rada's finance committee.

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