Drone production in Russia has increased rapidly, according to a report published Friday by the Kremlin-associated Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (CMASF).

The increase comes despite international calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine and renewed negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.

In May, the volume of combat drones produced in Russia rose by nearly 17% compared to the previous month, as Russia continued its attempt to make a breakthrough on Ukraine’s Eastern front.

In the five preceding months, the average growth in drone output was 3.7%.

The report stated that the average daily output of drones reached a record high in May.

Two-thirds of this growth was “attributable to a sharp increase in sectors specializing in the production of military products.”

The center noted that this new production rate was 1.6 times the average monthly output for 2024.

In April, Vladimir Putin ordered a substantial increase in drone production. He stated that, although 1.5 million drones had been produced in 2024, this quantity was “insufficient” for Russia’s military operations.